In 1876, Peter Guthrie Tait set out to measure what he called the “beknottedness” of knots. The Scottish mathematician, whose research laid the foundation for modern knot theory, was trying to find a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Surveys on Proposition 50, the redistricting measure on California’s November ballot, give different signals on ...

Lansing — Michigan lawmakers approved a bill early Wednesday morning to fund state government's operations for one additional week, after their push to pass a new annual budget temporarily faltered ...

How can we guess the size of an extinct animal when all that remains are a few scattered bones? A study conducted by researchers at ULiège now provides an answer to this question. Using mathematical ...

In a world where powerful men seem free to behave corruptly, hypocritically, and with almost complete sexual incontinence, a Shakespearean play in which powerful men behave corruptly, hypocritically, ...

Understanding how to size a sports bra relies on more than just guessing off of what you regularly wear. This process requires a more accurate measurement of band and bust, and consideration of your ...

Your waist size is more than just a clothing measurement—it's also a key marker of your health. While there's no one ideal waist size for men, research consistently links larger waistlines with higher ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. The Senate rejected a measure Tuesday that would have extended federal ...

Proponents suggest supervisors could gain political capital by passing the ordinance instead of sending it to voters. If the measure passes, the county's registrar of voters anticipates legal ...

A new method for quantifying grandeur is reshuffling the pecking order of the planet’s most impressive peaks. Turns out Everest has steep competition. Mount Everest, left, tops out at 29,032 feet ...

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Last week’s United Nations General Assembly, held in New York City, generated no shortage of headlines. But one notable policy initiative from the world body was not discussed by world leaders when it ...