Golden Ratio Observed In Human Skulls
The Golden Ratio was noted in the human skull dimensions, but not in other mammals. The findings may have important anthropological and evolutionary implications.... Read More...
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Novel math could bring machine learning to the next level
Artificial vision networks can learn to recognize complex images faster by using topological data analysis.... Read More...
Using math to help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other diseases
Using control theory and the physics of protein aggregation, researchers created theoretical predictions on how and when to use drug interventions for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Neuroscientists make major breakthrough in 200-year-old puzzle
Time plays a key role when it comes to Weber's Law.... Read More...
We like our math like we like our art: Beautiful
The average American can assess mathematical arguments for beauty just as they can for art or music. Using nine criteria for beauty, including elegance, intricacy, and universality, people were more likely to agree about the specific ways four different proofs were beautiful. The study sheds new light on broader issues in how and why humans have aesthetic experiences of abstract ideas.... Read More...
Myth-busting study reveals that gamblers can’t detect slot machine payout percentages
Study busts the long-held belief that gamblers can detect differences in how much, and how often, certain slot machines payout.... Read More...
Expert mathematicians stumped by simple subtractions
Our knowledge of the world has a critical impact on the ability to use mathematical reasoning, even for mathematicians. Findings reveal math professionals can be duped by some aspects of their knowledge about the world and fail to solve simple fifth-grade math problems.... Read More...
Scientists may soon be able to predict your memories
Using a mathematical model, researchers uncover the effects of emotion in memory encoding. They hope the data can be used to predict which experiences a person is most likely to recall.... Read More...
Can mathematics help us understand the complexity of our microbiome?
A newly developed mathematical framework describes the ecology of the microbiome coupled to its host. The approach allows researchers to evaluate the microbiome-host interaction landscape and examine why diverse microbiome are associated with similar health outcomes.... Read More...
Music students do better in math than non-musical peers
Highly engaged instrumental music students were, on average, academically over a year ahead of their non-musical peers.... Read More...
3D model shows how ‘face identity information’ is stored in the brain
The 'Generative Model of 3D Face Identity' is able to reconstruct facial models using information stored in a person's brain when recalling the familiar face of another person.... Read More...
The scientific case for brain simulations
Researchers report a need for open, general purpose simulation engines that can run different models of the brain at different levels of biological detail.... Read More...