Hate growing old? This advice will help you navigate it

This approach extended to conclusions he reached on How to Grow Old in an essay of that title and related writings. Four ...

5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

Ancient thinkers struggled to tell facts from falsehoods just like we do – and their strategies are still relevant today.

Quote of the day by famous mathematician Pythagoras: 'The oldest, shortest words— yes and no — are those which require the most thought'

As the new year begins, ancient wisdom from Pythagoras reminds us that simple words like 'yes' and 'no' require deep thought. This Ionian philosopher, known for his mathematical and philosophical ...
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A Century Later, Ramanujan’s Pi Equations Are Helping Physicists Unlock the Secrets of Nature

In 1914, Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan published a short paper detailing several unusual formulas for calculating ...