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The James Webb Space Telescope, named after NASA’s second administrator and nicknamed “Webb,” or “JWST”, blasted off into space on December 25th, 2021 with a perfect launch. Physics Curriculum Developer Bryn Bishop explains what we can expect to learn throughout Webb's journey, and what we'll learn after it reaches its final destination.

Charles Babbage is one of the pioneers of modern computing, we discuss the math behind his "difference engine".

AoPS founder Richard Rusczyk has 3 top recommendations for preparing your advanced learner to return to school after the pandemic.

Matt Weber discusses how to guide students through the process of writing organized, clear math solutions.

What’s your strategy for solving the Rubik’s cube? We layout the terms and sequences to memorize to show how understanding outweighs knowing.

Named for a figure from the Odyssey, Alcumus is the free adaptive learning system at AoPS that helps students practice challenging material and improve their problem solving skills.