Abstract: In this paper, we present an efficient 3-DOF registration method to align two overlapping point clouds captured by a range sensor that experiences locally planar motion such as in many ...

Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 5, 2024. For many high school students returning to class, it ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 5, 2024. For many high school students returning to class, it may seem like geometry and trigonometry were created by the Greeks as a form ...

Only the "genius" top two per cent of people can crack this "impossible" problem, according to a maths professor. A Facebook user, known as "Professor_1o1math" on the social media site, shared the ...

A variation of a puzzle called the “pick-up sticks problem” asks the following question: If I have some number of sticks with random lengths between 0 and 1, what are the chances that no three of ...

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The Pythagorean theorem, a cornerstone of mathematics for millennia, provides a method for determining unknown sides in right-angled triangles using the formula a² + b² = c². Its applications extend ...

Challenge your mind with this optical illusion puzzle that tests your observation and problem-solving skills. The image contains overlapping triangles, requiring careful attention to detail to spot ...

‌Black triangles between your teeth are also known as “open gingival embrasures.” These gaps are the result of your gum tissue not completely filling the space between your teeth. Some gaps can be ...