Mathematical equations offer unique windows into the world. They make sense of reality and help us see things that haven't been previously noticed. So it’s no surprise that new developments in ...

Mathematician Ian Stewart's recent book "In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World" takes a close look at some of the most important equations of all time. A great example of ...

This equation is fundamental in mechanics and, with appropriate generalisations by Bernhard Riemann and others, it is the basis for the physics of space-time.

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