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Explore the physics of oscillation with this Python simulation! Watch as we model the motion of a mass on a spring, visualizing the forces at play and how they affect the system over time. #PythonSimu ...

The mathematical reasoning model performed as well as humans at prestigious international mathematics competitions.

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A first-generation immigrant who left a career in finance to follow his passion for teaching has written an eye-opening new memoir of his experience navigating what he calls "wokeness" in the U.S.

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