Math
Great Pyramid of Giza was built over course of 20 years, using multiple ramps, new study claims
Roig’s model found that using a single ramp would have been insufficient and would have required nearly half a century of construction to reach the pyramid’s completion.
The "math trap" of the modern welcome bonus
High Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
Newly-discovered Einstein letter surfaces in Tel Aviv, reveals praise for Jewish assistant
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.”
Teen Ukrainian math geniuses to study in Israeli university
Bar-Ilan International School have prepared a special interdisciplinary academic curriculum as well as visas and housing, all tailored to the new Ukrainian students' needs.
Israeli mathematics team places 9th in the world
The team captain, Nogah Friedman, ranked third in the world.
At an exhibit of mathematical drawings by a Jewish inventor, it all adds up
The work of Ivan Moscovich — a 95-year-old Jewish artist, author, inventor, Holocaust survivor, and toy and puzzle creator is on display at MoMath.
No Israelis make list of 2022 Wolf Prize recipients
The esteemed International Wolf Foundation awards achievements in chemistry, physics, mathematics and architecture.
Technion shares academic knowledge in Wikipedia entries
Technion students are beginning to write articles for Wikipedia to add to free knowledge in science, technology, and mathematics.
High Court lets Gallant deny Israel Prize to math professor
Critics of the decision called on the remaining Israel Prize winners to refuse to accept their prizes in solidarity with Prof. Goldreich.
Gallant finalizes decision to revoke Israel Prize from math professor
"His letter expresses his McCarthyist approach and by doing so, solidifies his anti-democratic legacy," Prof. Goldreich's attorney said in response to the decision.
