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One high school student in rural Montana is the only calculus learner in their district, but they're not studying alone. Thanks to MIT undergrads offering free weekly tutoring by Zoom, students nationwide are getting expert help in this gateway subject to STEM careers.
Nearly half of U.S. high schools don't offer calculus, effectively locking students out of STEM careers. MIT just launched a program connecting volunteer tutors with underserved students nationwide.
A Nigerian doctoral student at Utah State University just attempted to break the world record for the longest math class by teaching continuously for more than 40 hours. Emmanuel Onyegu brought energy drinks, dozens of whiteboards, and a childhood dream to make mathematical history.
A lost page from one of history's greatest mathematicians has been discovered in a French museum, revealing more of Archimedes' groundbreaking work. The 10th-century manuscript page disappeared sometime after 1906 and was just identified in Blois.
Erini Lambrides picked up "A Brief History of Time" as a joke at her performing arts high school. That moment launched a journey from Brooklyn theater dreams to studying galaxies at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Streator Township High School celebrated 10 outstanding students as May Students of the Month, recognizing excellence across every subject from science to the arts. Teachers handpicked these seniors and underclassmen for their dedication, achievement, and positive classroom impact.
Scientists in Germany have discovered that crows can process numbers, perform statistical analysis, and even understand the concept of zero. This breakthrough suggests the building blocks of mathematics evolved hundreds of millions of years before humans existed.
Researchers created a smarter way to identify game-changing scientific discoveries, from evolution to antibiotics. The tool could help funders invest in research that truly transforms our world.
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A missing page from a rare 1,000-year-old manuscript containing the work of ancient mathematician Archimedes has been rediscovered in a French museum after being lost for over a century. The find promises to reveal more secrets from one of history's greatest scientific minds.
A researcher's hunch led to the discovery of a missing page from ancient Greece's greatest mathematician, hidden in a French museum for over a century. The 1,000-year-old document holds geometry that helped shape modern science.
A missing page from one of history's most precious mathematical manuscripts has been rediscovered in France, revealing more of the ancient Greek genius's groundbreaking work. The 10th-century page disappeared sometime after 1906 and has been hiding in plain sight at a French art museum.
Students at David Brearley High School in Kenilworth have shattered their own records, with average AP exam scores jumping from failing to honor roll in just two years. In subjects like Spanish and World History, these students are now outperforming both their state and the entire world.
France's second-largest city decisively chose its progressive mayor over a far-right challenger, delivering a significant setback to nationalist momentum. The victory came after competing factions made strategic choices that shaped democracy in a city watching crime rates improve.
Two dozen STEM students from underrepresented backgrounds just earned their tickets to California's top universities. The Gavilan College MESA program celebrated its 10th year of turning determination into degrees.
A leading Japanese startup competition is making it easier for entrepreneurs worldwide to break into one of Asia's most relationship-driven markets. IVS2026 LAUNCHPAD just opened applications for its July event in Kyoto, offering direct access to investors and corporate partners.
Two Stephens County High School seniors earned identical top SAT scores, becoming the rare dual STAR Students for 2026. Both young men credit beloved teachers who pushed them beyond what they thought possible.
A breakthrough treatment for plaque psoriasis cleared skin completely in 63% of patients during mid-stage trials, matching top medications while requiring just one shot per year. Oruka Therapeutics' ORKA-001 could transform life for millions living with the painful autoimmune condition.
University of Waterloo students launched their homemade rocket higher than any amateur liquid rocket in history, soaring nearly 12 miles into the sky. After years of setbacks and lessons learned, the team finally nailed both the record and a perfect landing.
After cancer took her husband and their savings, Apoorva Naik picked up needle and thread to keep her sons in school. Now Jigar Naik will become the first person from his Odisha village to attend an IIT. #
Scientists are testing whether high-intensity workouts combined with anti-inflammatory medications could help people stay healthy longer. The groundbreaking study enrolls adults 65 to 80 in a program designed to fight the chronic inflammation that fuels age-related disease.
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