mathematical

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This research points toward a future where the movement of large groups, whether robots, vehicles, or people, could be predicted and optimized using mathematical tools.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s a no-brainer from a mathematical standpoint: Take the deal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Instead, it only requires a mathematical description of the proposed fluctuations and details about the measurement setup.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Based on projected earnings for the year ahead, the S&P 500’s P/E is 20, which, in a mathematical coincidence, is about 20% higher than the 20-year average—a premium, but not an excessive one.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In those days, proving a mathematical theorem was often as simple as drawing an elegant picture; the tools of ancient Greek mathematics weren’t pencil and paper—they were a straightedge and compasses.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife