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- 13Blue1Brown says there's never been a better time to study math▼There's never been a better time to go into math (by: 3blue1brown) [video]
Grant Sanderson, the mathematician behind the popular education channel 3Blue1Brown, has published a new video arguing that this is an unusually good moment to pursue mathematics. The argument taps into the current boom in mathematical tools like machine learning, which has renewed public interest in math careers and education.
- 2Are Wormholes a Scientific Dead End?●Are Wormholes a Scientific Dead End? https://gizmodo.com/are-wormholes-a-scientific-dead-end-2000823589 # Science # Spac
A new Gizmodo article asks whether wormholes — theoretical tunnels through spacetime predicted by general relativity — have hit a scientific dead end. The piece weighs the lack of observational evidence and the speculative nature of wormhole research against ongoing theoretical work. Physicists remain divided on whether the concept will ever move beyond mathematical curiosity into testable science.
- 3New interactive project explores Kevin Bacon movie connections▼This is really fun, and revealing: https:// pudding.cool/2026/10/kevin-bac on/ # movies # film # math
A new interactive data-visualization project on Pudding.cool analyzes Kevin Bacon-style connections between film actors, exploring how closely linked Hollywood performers are through their movie appearances. Readers are sharing it as a fun way to see patterns in the film industry, revisiting the classic 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' party game through data and mathematics.
- 4Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science holds annual Science Carnival▼Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science hosts its annual Science Carnival
The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science in Columbus is hosting its annual Science Carnival, a recurring event that brings hands-on science activities to visitors, often including schoolchildren from across the region. The event is run by the residential STEM high school and is being covered by local television news as it takes place.
- 5Readers hail a math popularization book as the best around●This is the best book for math popularization I know so far. While I know the mathematical content from other books, I f
A reader is praising what he calls the best book on popularizing mathematics he has encountered so far. Although the mathematical content overlaps with other books, he highlights its treatment of philosophy and examples, noting that it provides both motivations and precise definitions throughout. His comments have struck a chord with other readers interested in accessible yet rigorous math writing.