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The Simplest Unsolved Math Problem

Mathematics is full of open problems that seem like they should be easy to answer, but end up being frustratingly hard to prove

3d ago

The Simplest Unsolved Math Problem

3d ago

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Learning by Writing

How to use Medium to foster curiosity and continue learning

6d ago

Learning by Writing

6d ago

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Cantor’s Paradise

The Mathematics of a Rubik’s Cube

Rubik’s cubes are ubiquitous in modern culture, but they can also lead to deep mathematical insights

Sep 10

The Mathematics of a Rubik’s Cube

Sep 10

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Fossils et al.

The Ancient Bridge that Connected Britain to Europe

How the North Sea used to be covered in land, and the humans that lived there

Sep 3

The Ancient Bridge that Connected Britain to Europe

Sep 3

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Teatime History

Did Climate Change Bring Plagues to the Roman Empire?

Volcanic eruptions may have created a perfect storm for plagues to spread across the Empire

Aug 27

Did Climate Change Bring Plagues to the Roman Empire?

Aug 27

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Fossils et al.

Ancient Footprints

How new discoveries in the dunes are reshaping our understanding of human history

Aug 19

Ancient Footprints

Aug 19

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Fossils et al.

Ice Ages and Early Humans

What we know about how humans survived in this scary environment

Aug 13

Ice Ages and Early Humans

Aug 13

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Fossils et al.

Where Did All the Oxygen Come From?

The Earth wasn’t always this nice!

Aug 5

Where Did All the Oxygen Come From?

Aug 5

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Cantor’s Paradise

How To Reason Mathematically

Math has lots of tools to help us make better decisions!

Jul 28

How To Reason Mathematically

Jul 28

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A Monk and his Numbers

Prime numbers have long been one of the most fascinating parts of mathematics, they get even crazier when we look a little deeper!

Jul 21

A Monk and his Numbers

Jul 21

Cole Frederick

Cole Frederick

Ph.D. Candidate in climate science. I write weekly about science and math, and nominate related stories for a boost

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