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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Information Room as of March 24

The Dogok Information Culture Library is offering a parenting class aimed at parents of elementary school children, focusing on child development and parenting skills.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How the giants of AI attempted to storm the last bastion of the human mind: the mathematical Olympics

The article discusses the recent controversy surrounding the role of artificial intelligence in the International Mathematical Olympiad, highlighting a supposed victory that overshadowed the achievements of human participants.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Mary Somerville: Housewife, but also an excellent mathematician, scientist, and author of textbooks on astronomy and physics

The article discusses Mary Somerville's remarkable contributions as a mathematician, scientist, and author, despite depicting her primary role as a housewife.

Mar 21 • 07:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Parent Column 'The Guardians': Hopefully, My Kids Are Better at Math than I Am

The author reflects humorously on their struggles with mathematics, contemplating alternate life paths had they excelled in the subject.

Mar 19 • 15:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mathematician Gerd Faltings Wins Abel Prize for Work in Number Theory

Gerd Faltings has been awarded the 2023 Abel Prize for his significant contributions to number theory, particularly in solving a long-standing mathematical problem.

Mar 19 • 13:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Norwegian Mathematics Prize to Thinking German: 'I am not used to dining with kings.'

Gerd Faltings, a German mathematician known for solving a longstanding mathematical problem, has been awarded the prestigious Norwegian Abel Prize.

Mar 19 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

German mathematician receives the Abel Prize

German mathematician Gerd Faltings has been awarded the Abel Prize for 2026 for his contributions to arithmetic geometry.

Mar 19 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Nobel’ of Mathematics for the Lone Wolf Who Illuminated the Scribbled Enigma in the Margin of a Book in 1637

German mathematician Gerd Faltings has won the Abel Prize for proving a conjecture that contributed to the demonstration of Fermat's Last Theorem.

Mar 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

For 60 years, the mystery remained unsolved. Then an unknown 28-year-old appeared.

A 28-year-old recently solved a long-standing mathematical mystery that had baffled experts for decades.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will the math Matura be optional? "It causes stress and mental burden"

Psychologist Anna Drożdż has submitted a petition to the Polish parliament proposing that the mathematics Matura exam should not be mandatory due to its stress-inducing nature and its inadequacy in catering to the diverse talents and needs of Polish students.

Mar 19 • 05:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gifted Child: He is 13 Years Old, a College Student in NYC, and Explains When to Distance Yourself from a Toxic Friend

Suborno Isaac Bari, a 13-year-old prodigy studying at NYU, shares insights on recognizing toxic friendships while pursuing his passion for mathematics.

Mar 19 • 01:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Is Mathematics a Discovery or a Creation of the Human Mind?

The article explores the philosophical debate on whether mathematics is discovered from the universe or created by human thought, tracing its historical roots from ancient Greece.

Mar 18 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Mathematics Competition 'Kangaroo' Invites Not Only Students – This Year Adults Are Encouraged to Participate More Actively

The 'Kangaroo' mathematics competition encourages adults to participate alongside students, with a special age group for enthusiasts of mathematics and logical problems.

Mar 18 • 13:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Heisuke Hirona, Fields Medal-winning mathematician and former president of Yamaguchi University, dies

Heisuke Hirona, the celebrated mathematician and recipient of the Fields Medal, has passed away at the age of 94.

Mar 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AI reaches mathematical research

Recent developments indicate that artificial intelligence is rapidly entering the realm of mathematics, challenging traditional boundaries in the field.

Mar 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Fashion Returns Every 20 Years: Mathematics Confirms the Industry's Intuition

A study reveals that women's fashion trends tend to repeat approximately every 20 years, providing a mathematical basis for cyclical fashion phenomena.

Mar 17 • 22:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Mathematician: Children Who Count Too Much May Get Stuck on Entrance Exams, Draw Your Problems

Michaela Lesajová, a mathematics teacher from Slovakia, offers advice for students preparing for entrance exams, emphasizing the importance of strategy and mindset.

Mar 17 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Mother of Artificial Intelligence: "Here’s Why Robots Will Not Replace Us"

Luigia Carlucci Aiello, a pioneering scientist in Italy, discusses the resilience of human beings in the face of advancing artificial intelligence technologies.

Mar 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Why 142857 is a magical number that has fascinated mathematicians for centuries

The article explores the unique characteristics and cultural significance of the number 142857, which has intrigued mathematicians and esoteric enthusiasts for centuries.

Mar 16 • 17:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Mathematics key to Nigeria’s national progress – FG

The Nigerian Federal Government emphasizes the importance of mathematics for national development during the International Day of Mathematics celebration.

Mar 16 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Mathematics Challenge: Turtles on the Sand

The article presents a mathematical challenge involving two turtle friends, Cascadura and Casquinha, who must navigate a map to collect gifts while adhering to specific movement rules.

Mar 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

The Magic of Avengers Turns Out to be Mathematics of 'Complex Numbers'

The article discusses the connection between the fantasy world of the Avengers and the mathematical concept of complex numbers, highlighting the role of quantum mechanics in both.

Mar 16 • 08:45 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Things 'I do not like' drove me to quit US for Hong Kong: top mathematician Ngo Bao Chau

World-renowned mathematician Ngo Bao Chau explains his decision to leave the U.S. for Hong Kong, citing a desire to develop Asia as a hub for mathematics and science.

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

A Fragment of Archimedes' Palimpsest Found

A previously unidentified page of Archimedes' Palimpsest has been discovered in the collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Blois, France, by researchers from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS).

Mar 16 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

This is how pi influences our lives: from responses to possible extraterrestrial messages to cancer research

The article discusses the significant applications of the number pi in various aspects of human life, from mathematics education to scientific research.

Mar 15 • 15:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Bengal to Tamil Nadu and from Assam to Kerala... The challenge of political parties? Understand the mathematics of 5 states

The upcoming assembly elections in five Indian states will significantly influence the political landscape of the country.

Mar 15 • 07:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why 142857 is a magical number that has fascinated mathematicians for centuries

The number 142857 has intrigued mathematicians for centuries due to its unique properties and cultural significance.

Mar 14 • 11:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Pi Day: the interactive doodle with which Google explains the story of the world's most famous number

Google celebrates Pi Day with an interactive doodle that highlights the history and significance of the mathematical constant pi.

Mar 14 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why is International Day of Mathematics celebrated today?

March 14 marks the International Day of Mathematics, a day promoting activities that raise awareness of the significance and application of mathematics globally.

Mar 14 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to Overcome Difficulties and Excel in Mathematics in the Entrance Exam

Many Brazilian students express frustration with mathematics, leading to declining performance in national exams.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pi Day: Why it is celebrated every March 14

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14 each year to promote mathematics and its applications in education and daily life.

Mar 14 • 07:46 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Jonathan Mboyo Esole: "The Scientific Future of Africa Depends on Mathematics"

Mathematician Jonathan Mboyo Esole emphasizes the critical role of mathematics in fostering Africa's scientific and economic future on the International Day of Mathematics.

Mar 14 • 07:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Discovery of a lost leaf from the palimpsest of the Greek mathematician Archimedes

A previously lost leaf from the Archimedean palimpsest has been discovered, containing important mathematical diagrams and texts.

Mar 14 • 02:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

A critic and a mathematician pick their 2026 Oscar winners

A mathematician and a film critic offer their predictions for the 2026 Academy Awards, continuing a tradition of debating their forecasting abilities.

Mar 13 • 18:39 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

TESTS. What happens if you add all the numbers together, and other tricky questions about mathematics

A new trivia test challenges players on various mathematical questions and historical anecdotes related to important figures in mathematics.

Mar 13 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Jorge Roberto Mena: the gratitude of his students, his greatest fortune after more than 30 years in classrooms

Jorge Roberto Mena, a mathematics teacher in Ecuador, reflects on his career and the impact he's had on his students as he approaches retirement.

Mar 13 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Middle School: Needs Groups in French and Mathematics Will Become Optional Starting September 2026

The French government has announced that needs-based groups in French and mathematics for middle school students will become optional starting in September 2026, reversing a previous mandate that grouped students by ability.

Mar 13 • 07:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

That girl from Iran... who conquered the world not with missiles, but with 'math'!

The article highlights the story of Maryam Mirzakhani, an Iranian mathematician who overcame her early aversion to math to win the prestigious Fields Medal, often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Mathematics.

Mar 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Mathematics of Death – How Many Deaths Each Country Involved in the War Has

A report reveals the number of war casualties in the Middle East based on data from various sources, including governments and humanitarian organizations.

Mar 12 • 19:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Skomantas Urbonas (17) is Norway's champion in mathematics

Skomantas Urbonas, a 17-year-old from Oslo International School, has won the title of Norway's mathematics champion after succeeding in the Abel Competition.

Mar 11 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Coffee and Theorems: A Follow-up on 10 Years of Mathematics in the Press

The article reflects on the decade-long journey of the 'Café y teoremas' section in El País, celebrating its contributions to public understanding of mathematics.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Mathematics Challenge: Colorful Board 2

This article discusses a mathematics challenge game involving color-coded pieces that must be arranged on a board according to specific rules.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China's award-winning mathematician Wan Daqing leaves California for Chongqing

Wan Daqing, an award-winning mathematician, has left his position at the University of California at Irvine to return to Chongqing, China, to further his career in academia.

Mar 9 • 04:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The smartest man in the world revealed what he thinks about God

The world's smartest man, YoungHoon Kim, discusses his belief in God's existence and how it can be proven through mathematics.

Mar 9 • 01:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

P. Pavlopoulos: The Greek Language and Mathematics

Former President Pavlopoulos discusses the significant contributions of Ancient Greece to mathematics and the scientific method, emphasizing the relationship between the Greek language and mathematical development.

Mar 7 • 16:47 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

State Matura Exams This Year Will Be Taken by 2,500 More Students Than Last Year

This year, Lithuania sees an increase in the number of senior students taking state matura exams, with key subjects such as mathematics and Lithuanian language gaining popularity.

Mar 6 • 08:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

High school students have decided: the most popular exams are becoming clear

This year, there is a noticeable increase in Lithuanian high school students opting for more advanced levels in state graduation exams, particularly in mathematics and natural sciences.

Mar 6 • 08:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Reference to a Popular Joke on the Mock Matura Exam. The Deputy Head of the Ministry of Education Hits Back

A mock mathematics exam for Polish high school students included a question involving coloring a drawing of a lumberjack, which led to online discussions about the perceived decline in the difficulty of matura exams over the years.

Mar 5 • 18:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

SAD BUT VERY EDUCATIONAL STORY: Unfortunate Man: ChatGPT Drowned Me into a Mental Swamp and Completely Destroyed Me

A Canadian single father shares his unsettling experience after engaging in a philosophical discussion with ChatGPT, which spiraled into a theory that questioned the nature of mathematics and reality.

Mar 5 • 16:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Mock Entrance Exams: Ninth Graders Completely Struggled with Difficult Math, Experts Say Test Fails to Meet Its Role

A recent evaluation of mock entrance exams in Czechia indicates that ninth-grade students found the math section significantly more difficult than the Czech language section, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these assessments.

Mar 5 • 15:30 UTC

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