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Mathematicians invented a knitting stitch that stops mistakes from spreading

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By Sarah Lewin Verified, Emma Lee Gometz Verified
| Scientific American Verified
With a little help from knot theory, scientists have invented a “robust knit” to fight laddering Despite its tranquil reputation, knitting is anything but boring. One stitch slip-up can cause a defect that spreads across the entire fabric. But does it have to be that way? In a recent paper in Physical Review X , a team of researchers mathematically investigated knitting to invent a new, more resilient stitch.
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How accurate is the climate disaster in Tom Cruise's new movie

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By Claire Cameron Verified, Emma Lee Gometz Verified
| Scientific American Verified
In the movie, a giant iceberg from Greenland floats into the sea, imperiling millions—but is that even possible? In Tom Cruise's new movie Digger, the actor plays a crazed oil baron whose irresponsible drilling causes a massive iceberg to split off Greenland. Named Judy by climate scientists in the movie, the marauding ice barrels toward Europe, imperiling lives—but real climate scientists say this may be a little more fantastical than what we'd see if such an event really happened.
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Mathematician reveals the truth behind the Parthenon's optical illusion

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By Claire Cameron Verified, Emma Lee Gometz Verified
| Scientific American Verified
The Parthenon sits atop a platform that is curved into a subtle hill shape that some say makes the structure appear straighter—but is that true? The Parthenon is a stunning example of ancient Greek architecture—but it is also the site of an optical mystery. If you look closely, the platform on which the columns of the Parthenon stand, called the stylobate, is subtly curved, forming a parabola shape.
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