Differential equations are fundamental tools in physics: they are used to describe phenomena ranging from fluid dynamics to general relativity. But when these equations become stiff (i.e. they involve ...

When reading a passage, readers may pause at a particular word or return to reread it. Studies using eye-tracking, which record eye movements during reading, have suggested that word length, frequency ...

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Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.

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