A mathematician has developed a new way to uncover simple patterns that might underlie apparently complex systems, such as clouds, cracks in materials or the movement of the stockmarket. The method, ...

Scientists have simulated the growth of diamond films to reveal geometrical properties and insights on how to grow these films more efficiently in the lab. Scientists have simulated the growth of ...

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Proving that two polygons have the same area can be as easy as cutting them up and rearranging the pieces. Gina the geometry student stayed up too late last night doing her homework while watching The ...