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The massive networks of neurons in our brains produce complex behaviors, like actions and thought. Now physicists want to understand the laws that govern this emergent phenomena.

The Hunt For The Laws Of Physics Behind Memory And Thought 

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From pine cones to spiral galaxies, fascinating patterns of the Fibonacci sequence occur naturally in nature. Find out how this ancient sequence manifests in our world and beyond.

Are These 10 Natural Occurrences Examples of the Fibonacci Sequence? 

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The number zero was a relatively recent and crucial addition − it allows numbers to extend in both directions forever.

From Millions to Quadrillions and Beyond: Do Numbers Ever End?

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The namesake behind Netflix's new sci-fi series is an unsolvable physics problem that has baffled scientists for centuries. Paul Sutter breaks down the real three-body problem — and why nobody can solve it.

The Science Behind Netflix's '3 Body Problem,' As Explained By Astrophysics Expert Paul Sutter

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If you thought math and jokes don't mix, you're in for a surprise  

Have You Heard The One About The Mathematician...

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8 Amazing Black Scientists

Working everywhere from operating rooms to NASA research facilities, these pioneer Black scientists changed history and propelled us into the future.

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