Why a centuries-old Mexica myth became Mexico’s enduring symbol

A new exhibition in Mexico City explores how the sacred myth that marked the site of the ancient Mexica — or Azetc — capital ...

The 20 of the Coolest Vintage Cars Of All Time

Some cars are meant to take us from point A to point B, and others are meant to glide, growl, or make jaws drop in slow ...
University of Nevada, Reno

Ask the Professor: Why do we use a sideways 8 to represent infinity?

Professor Raúl Rojas has published a book about how symbols have been used throughout history in mathematics. The work was translated into English this year.
Scientific American

How to Identify a Prime Number without a Computer

For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years ...
Opinion

How the Punisher, a Murderous Anti-Hero, Became the Mascot for Increasingly Militarized Police Forces

Since then, Punisher iconography has only continued to proliferate among police officers. The character's skull logo has become synonymous with uncritical support for police. Even FBI Director Kash ...