Researchers at the University of Konstanz have developed tactile learning materials that allow students to explore mathematical concepts and scientific data using touch. The project, Geo3DTouch, aims to create inclusive access to education for people with sight impairments by providing 3D printed prototypes and detailed instructions.
Calcea Johnson and Ne'Kiya Jackson, two U.S. high school students, have made history by publishing their first academic paper detailing five new ways of proving Pythagoras' Theorem via trigonometry. Their study reveals ten new proofs altogether, including one previously presented at a conference.
A 3700-year-old clay tablet, discovered in central Iraq, is the oldest known example of applied geometry. The UNSW scientist's analysis reveals a human story of land surveying and geometric understanding, with Pythagorean triples used to make accurate right angles.
Researchers developed a simplified formula to predict team winning percentages, using only addition, subtraction, and multiplication. The new linear function works almost as well as the original Pythagorean theorem in predicting team performance.