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Why Does the Fibonacci Sequence Appear So Often in Nature?
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Fibonacci numbers create a mathematical pattern found throughout nature. Learn where to find Fibonacci numbers, including your own mirror.
What Is Number Theory?
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For many of us, a number is just a number, a bit of information that tells you, say, what time it is. But mathematicians look at that same number and divine relationships that underlie nature itself. Ready to enter the trippy world of number theory?
What Is the Real Number System?
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Real numbers are the opposite of imaginary numbers and include every number you can think of.
How to Make a Number Line for the Classroom
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A number line is a pictorial representation of real numbers. It is most commonly used in elementary math classes to help students compare numbers and perform arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
What Are Prime Numbers, and Why Do They Matter?
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You may remember from math class that a prime number is a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself. But why are they important anyway?
What Are Imaginary Numbers?
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An imaginary number is a value that's the square root of a negative number. It can't exist on a one-dimensional number line. We'll explain.
What Does it Mean When You See Angel Numbers?
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It's 11:11 on your phone's clock. This is what's known as an angel number. Is the universe trying to send you a message?
Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation
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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?
What Is Avogadro's Number?
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That's one seriously big number, and technically Amedeo Avogadro didn't even come up with it. So how did the Italian chemist make such an indelible (numerical) mark on the wonderful world of chemistry?
How The Nature Conservancy Works
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The Nature Conservancy is explained in this article. Learn about the Nature Conservancy.