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For more than a century, Srinivasa Ramanujan’s uncanny formulas for the number pi have looked like pure mathematical ...

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A recent study reveals that decorative flower motifs on 8,000-year-old pottery from the Halafian culture demonstrate ...

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When it comes to holiday entertaining, the dinnerware you choose can set the entire mood for your table. You might be wondering which patterns are catching the most attention this year. The ...