mathematical

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Using detailed mathematical calculations and computer simulations, the researchers showed that these effects can dramatically reshape planetary systems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Author Andy Weir incorporates complex mathematical concepts into his storytelling, focusing on the science portion of the genre.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

From perspective painting, the new mathematical learning spread to cartography.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton