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Carl Sagan explained the thought process of the ancient Greek scientist Eratosthenes, who determined the circumference of the ...

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In "Mapmatics," a mathematician tells the stories of how math helps us track epidemics, map the seafloor, and plot a complex delivery route.

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Urwerk delivers the Spacemeter, an unusual watch for the avant-garde brand in appearance but as groundbreaking in function as ...