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Mathematics

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The Art of Fitting In: What Oranges, Atoms, and Shipping Containers Know That We Don't

The Art of Fitting In: What Oranges, Atoms, and Shipping Containers Know That We Don't

From the fruit stall to the atom, the universe keeps solving the same ancient puzzle. What does the geometry of packing reveal about existence itself?

The Theorem of Story: Why Every Film You Love Is Also a Proof

The Theorem of Story: Why Every Film You Love Is Also a Proof

Beneath the surface of every great film lies a structure that mathematicians would recognise. Story and proof are the same ancient gesture.

The Mathematics Hiding Inside Everyday Kitchen Tools

The Mathematics Hiding Inside Everyday Kitchen Tools

Explore how mathematics is intricately woven into kitchen tools, revealing hidden structures and connections.

The Geometry of Constraints: What Origami and Satellite Engineering Share

The Geometry of Constraints: What Origami and Satellite Engineering Share

Two seemingly unrelated fields reveal surprising parallels in how they transform flat surfaces into functional three-dimensional forms.

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