New York schools chancellor Joel Klein often speaks eloquently about the harm that the education system’s inability to dismiss incompetent teachers does to children. He’s right about that, of course.

A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such ...

Identify the specific problem that you have. You need to get to the root cause of the problem. It often calls for asking “why?” many times, until you found that root cause. Find a “generic” TRIZ ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Most people’s experiences with polynomial equations don’t extend ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The mesh-independence principle asserts that, when Newton's method is applied to a nonlinear equation between some Banach spaces as well as to ...

All the tech we rely on, from cars to smartphones, was engineered using physics. You don’t need to know the science to use these things. But a well-rounded human should understand at least some of the ...