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The beauty of Wildwood is that it doesn’t apologize for being exactly what it is: a gloriously retro beach town that’s frozen in time and perfectly happy to stay that way. So grab your sunscreen, ...

L.L. Stub Stewart State Park is Oregon’s largest state park. Yet somehow it stays off most people’s radar. This place sits in ...

How do biological cells join forces to form a structure? In her Ph.D. research, Daphne Nesenberend uses mathematics to show ...

Rethinking module geometry beyond the traditional rectangle could increase rooftop PV capacity on irregular buildings by improving packing efficiency and expanding placement options.

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Gone are the days when buildings were just four walls. In Malaysia’s bustling property market, developers fight tooth and nail on design, cost and branding. This underscores that a building’s shape is ...

Need an idea for a family vacation? Here are five destinations that fit the bill, whether you’re looking for culture, adventure or a great beach.

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One ball on a Plinko board is unpredictable. Drop a thousand and they form a near-perfect bell curve—one of math’s most powerful ideas for 150+ years.