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How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math: Calories in, calories out. If weight were a simple math equation, more people would likely be the weight they desire. But it is much more complicated.

The Conversation

“You can’t make music in a test tube and do math. There has to be spontaneity with a little planning and a lot of mistakes”: How Tool created enigmatic, brain-bursting alternative rock with a late-’90s masterpiece

“Very seldom are we playing in unison”

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Nature just outsmarted Silicon Valley: That trendy houseplant on your windowsill has been doing advanced Math this whole time

The Chinese money plant quietly organizes itself using a geometric system that humans only formalized in the computer age — and it does so without measuring a single thing. The Chinese money plant, formally known as Pilea peperomioides, appears simple at first glance. Its round leaves look smooth and ordinary.…

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Communities are blocking billions in data centers. Big Tech has wagered $1 trillion otherwise

A grassroots rebellion is canceling AI infrastructure projects at a record pace — but hyperscalers are betting the math still works in their favor.

Fortune

The IRS’s “Math Error” Notice Could Cost You More Than You Think

The IRS rarely makes big announcements without consequences hiding behind the fine print, and the “Math Error” notice stands out as one of the most overlooked. This notice often arrives after a tax return review and signals that something on a return does not add up according to IRS systems.…

The Free Financial Advisor

‘I am one of the smartest students you’ll ever have:’ Calculus professor belittled her because of her looks. She got revenge by acing his class

Every woman in STEM is well aware of the sexism that continues to persist in its various fields. Natalie Carter (@natalieecee), a math major in college, told TikTok about a time her calculus professor undermined her intelligence on the basis of her looks. She didn’t brush the comment off—Natalie confronted…

The Mary Sue

$15,000 Step-Up Gap: Why Missing One Document Triggers Estate Tax Reviews

A missing piece of paper can quietly drain thousands of dollars from an inheritance faster than a Vegas blackjack table on a bad night. Across the country, families settle estates every day without realizing that one forgotten document can create a massive “step-up gap” that instantly grabs the attention of…

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“I ended up at Klek’s mother’s place making music in the basement, and we started doing that for… for ever”: Meet Angine de Poitrine, the polka-dotted alien ambassadors of math rock

Duo have been playing together for 20 years

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India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?

India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange reserves amid rising risks from the Middle East conflict. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid unnecessary gold purchases and foreign travel.

The Economic Times

US faces ‘reading recession’ as school test scores continue to decline

Between 2022 and 2025, only five states and the District of Columbia had meaningful growth in reading scores

The Independent UK

The IRS Is Sending More “Math Error” Notices—Here’s What They Really Mean

Tax season already brings enough stress without surprise mail from the IRS landing in the mailbox. Lately, more Americans have received something called a “math error notice,” and it often sparks confusion, frustration, and a little bit of panic. These notices do not always signal major trouble, but they do…

The Free Financial Advisor

Your iPhone keyboard can do math — here's how to use the secret calculator

The iPhone calculator app is optional thanks to this hidden keyboard shortcut, here's how it works.

Tom’s Guide

AI study finds hidden mathematical laws shaping cuisines across cultures

A new study reveals that recipes follow mathematical laws, much like human language. Researchers at IIIT-Delhi used AI to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines. They found four statistical laws shaping cooking globally.

The Economic Times

Public Charging Rates Increased Last Year, Affecting EV Owners’ Monthly Budgets

Electric vehicles once promised a simple financial win: skip the gas pump, save money, and enjoy the ride. That narrative still holds true in many cases—but recent changes in public charging rates have complicated the math. Drivers who rely on public stations now face higher monthly costs, and the increase…

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Jon Stewart trolls Trump cognitive test boasts with flashback to embarrassing math fail on Howard Stern show

‘Why do you think that you’re the only president that that happens to?’ Daily Show host asks

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If You’ve Ever Struggled With Math, These 83 Funny Memes Might Bring The Trauma Back

We crunch numbers in school, and for many, that feels like more than enough. But between learning the formulas and completing the tests, teachers throw in the occasional “you’ll use this later” reassurance. And while the most common response in class at the time might be “pfff,” they’re often right.…

Everybody Loves Your Money

The $6,000 HOA Cost Problem Millions Are Facing

HOA fees used to feel like a manageable trade-off for convenience, but that math has changed fast. In many communities across the country, annual dues now creep toward or blast past $6,000, leaving homeowners stunned when renewal notices arrive. Boards rarely spring these increases overnight, yet the pace of change…

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Chinese and Canadian approaches to math teaching have a lot to learn from each other

What kind of education best helps students learn math?

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The American household just took an 81% margin cut. Wall Street hasn’t priced it in

The economy is treating the oil shock like a temporary inflation problem. It's actually a household solvency problem, and the risk is radiating.

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5 Red Flags Teachers Look for in Children With Learning Disabilities

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Tesla's former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise—here's what most workers need to know

The hyperscaler math driving cuts at Meta and Microsoft does not apply to the companies where most Americans actually work.

TechRadar

Everyone’s switching from ChatGPT to Claude — but new tests say neither is the smartest free AI, and the real winner might surprise you

A new report challenges the idea that Claude has overtaken ChatGPT, showing that the smartest free AI depends on the task

Everybody Loves Your Money

Many Retirees Miss This Key Spousal Benefit Rule That Can Lower What They Receive Each Month

One small misunderstanding about spousal benefits continues to cost retirees hundreds of dollars every month. This rule does not involve complicated math or obscure loopholes, yet it slips past even well-prepared couples. The issue centers on how and when a spouse claims benefits, especially when both partners have their own…

The Independent UK

Controversial new law would require mandatory math tests for kindergartners

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California mulls new law requiring kindergartners to take math tests

One teacher said she fears the tests will only focus on a child’s deficits

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