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Odd Perfect Number

A perfect number N is one in which the sum of its divisors equal N.   This means that first perfect number is 6, because 1, 2, and 3 are its divisors, and when added up are equal to 6. The problem is that it has yet to be proven whether or not any odd perfect […]

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Cryptanalyst

Cryptanalysts design, implement, and analyze algorithms for solving problems. They analyze and decipher secret coding systems and decode messages for military, political, or law enforcement agencies or organizations. They help provide privacy for people and corporations, and keep hackers out of important data systems. They are constantly working on new ways to encrypt information.

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Math in Photography

How does Math relate to beauty, art, and fashion? Jessica Wynne, a professor at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York explored the beauty of math in her most recent project. She took creative photos of chalkboards that were labeled “Do Not Erase.” The results prove that beauty can be found in the most […]