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5 days ago · Math Math See how fractals forever changed math and science Over the last half 50 years, fractals have challenged ideas about geometry and pushed math, science and …

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Oct 8, 2025 · Math See how fractals forever changed math and science Over the last half 50 years, fractals have challenged ideas about geometry and pushed math, science and …

Apr 14, 2021 · Efforts to promote equity and inclusion in science, technology, engineering and math have a long way to go, a new report suggests. Over the last year, widespread protests in …

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