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For nearly 80 years, mathematicians have studied a deceptively simple question: if you place n points in the plane, how many pairs of points can be exactly distance 1 apart? This is the planar unit distance problem, first posed by Paul Erdős in 1946. It is one of the best-known questions in combinatorial geometry, easy […]
... written on May 30 2026Known in media circles as “nerd prom,” the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday evening was Donald Trump’s first as president. While past presidents had routinely attended, Mr. Trump, who has had a strained relationship with the news media, had previously boycotted the event.. But on Saturday (April 25), President Trump was ready to put […]
... written on Apr 26 2026Mohd Yusof Mohamed Noor, founder of “Minyak Hitam Jalanan” – loosely meant mobile motorbike mechanic – did not have a fancy workshop or huge capital. Armed with a bike and some basic skills, the young man offers mobile services such as oil lubrication changes around capital Kuala Lumpur. The on-the-spot service could be at your […]
... written on Apr 22 2026Even if Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Islamisation, anti-Chinese, e-invoice, delayed tax refunds, SST tax regime, racism, and fake anti-corruption policies do not kill him, the clueless and incompetent Education Ministry would definitely destroy his ambition for a second term. His refusal to drop the incredibly useless Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek is a God-sent gift to […]
... written on Jan 28 2026For as long as one can remember, Harvard, one of the eight prestigious, private universities that comprise the Ivy League, an elite group known for academic excellence, selective admissions, and rich history, was the most productive research university in the world – until now. The Harvard University’s position is under threat, and the trend is […]
... written on Jan 20 2026Having a dog is, without a doubt, one of the best experiences in our lives. And, when you are thinking of getting one, there is certainly no doubt that you’ll be quite excited about it, but that you will also be a bit worried, understanding just how big of a responsibility this is, and how […]
... written on Dec 21 2025Besides being a good liar, one of Anwar Ibrahim’s many skillsets is to say something without saying anything. This communication style is very useful when you face a crisis in which you are trying to run away or don’t have a solution, but have to pretend that everything is under control. In short – it’s […]
... written on Dec 14 2025Both PKR and DAP are in panic mode after their crushing defeats in the recent Sabah state election. The only difference is PKR doesn’t know what to do next, while DAP has started making strategic and tactical moves to salvage the damage. Parti Keadilan Rakyat (People’s Justice Party) or PKR appears calm after the shocking […]
... written on Dec 12 2025Ken Ono’s career as one of the world’s most prominent mathematicians has taken him to places that he never could have fathomed. Born on March 20, 1968, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 57-year-old American mathematician with fields of study in number theory is the son of mathematician Takashi Ono, who emigrated from Japan to the United […]
... written on Dec 05 2025“The English language helps me talk to people from different countries,” – said 11-year-old Kim Long. “I also love it because I can read lots of books and comics, and watch football on YouTube, too,” – he rattled on in fluent English. He is not a Malaysian ethnic Chinese, but the next generation of Vietnamese […]
... written on Nov 16 2025
