Math
Newly-discovered Einstein letter surfaces in Tel Aviv, reveals praise for Jewish assistant
The letter has not yet been authenticated but is most likely genuine, according to external expert opinion given to TPS-IL.
Ross Pinsky: Discovering the beauty of the world via mathematics
Israel achieves historic best at International Mathematical Olympiad, securing 6th place globally
Israeli high schoolers win two gold medals at European Math Olympiad
Leonardo da Vinci's bubble paradox popped - study
Until recently, even modern scientists and mathematicians were at an impasse trying to quantitatively describe the upward movement of bubbles.
These olim helped bring health-conscious diet to Israel
Sharon, Yossi and their children find joy in living in Israel. They say they feel connected to the kedushat ha’aretz, the holiness of the land, and feel privileged to call Israel their home.
Test your intelligence: Can you solve this equation?
The following puzzle left TikTok users confused. Will you be able to solve it?
A fascinating book on the power of gematria - review
Gematria Refigured presents the discoveries that led to the author’s transformation from a gematria skeptic to a gematria lover
Haredi political leader's misguided thoughts - editorial
Yitzchak Goldknopf told Channel 12 recently that he does not see how Israel gained from having math and English taught in state schools.
Haredi political leader: English, math studies useless for Israel's economy
Yitzchak Goldknopf and the opposition led by Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to end withholding of haredi school funds in return for core studies.
Hebrew U. ranks 17th worldwide in mathematics and communications
HU took the #1 spot in Israel in Earth Sciences, Food Sciences, Water Resources, Economics and Public Policy • Harvard was again ranked at the top worldwide
One fish, two fish: Fish can count, and the discovery can help us do math
“Fish are on par with other animals in possessing a sense of quantity,” said Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara from the University of Trento, Italy, corresponding author of the study.
The invention that altered history: The slide rule
In 1622, William Oughtred created the first slide rule, a simple and easy-to-use calculation device consisting of two parallel logarithmic rulers that can slide past each other.
Joke about Jews found in conservative scrutiny of Florida math textbooks
One of them contained a string of Jewish jokes — including one that a conservative activist flagged as antisemitic: “Why do Jewish divorces cost so much? Because they’re worth it.”