It has been long thought that one of the characteristics that makes humans unique is our ability to learn and manipulate symbols for communication. However, this notion is starting to slowly unravel.

Mastering mathematical symbols is essential for success in various fields, from science to technology. The article breaks down fundamental symbols like arithmetic operations, comparisons, variables, ...

Show an empty cross to most Christians at Easter and their minds will go to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a powerful symbol. But some American Indians may see a symbol similar ...

Minerva, Vol. 50, No. 3, Special Anniversary Issue: Minerva - 50 Years Reflecting on Science in Society (September 2012), pp. 339-361 (23 pages) The use of the phrase "basic research" as a term used ...

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it’s more confusing than text. That goes double when it’s one of the many laundry symbols found on the care label of your clothes. What are all ...

And do you even know what any of the others actually mean? In fact, people are so bemused about the meaning of some of the pictures that the search term ‘what do laundry labels mean‘ has received a ...

Hydraulic circuits are comprised of cylinders, valves, pumps, and are connected via hydraulic pipes and tubes. The complexity of these components are difficult to represent fully so hydraulic symbol ...

There are standard designations and symbols that describe how electrical contacts work in specific scenarios. These designations spell out the number of contacts and how they behave during operation.