Beyond Euclid #189

Welcome to Beyond Euclid #189, the newsletter for the best mathematics and science stuff of the week. I am Ali, and I curate cool math and science stuff every week to help you have a better week.

We’re getting close to the 200th issue. Nearly four years of showing up every single week without a break—and honestly, that consistency only makes sense if the content is truly worth it. And I believe it is. In a world drowning in noise, carefully curated, high-quality ideas are rare. That’s why I won’t pretend to be modest: Beyond Euclid is valuable because it delivers exactly that.

Here’s the challenge I’ve set myself: right now, 101 remarkable people support this work financially. For them, the entire archive of past issues stays unlocked—an ever-growing library of curiosities and knowledge. But as we head toward the 200th issue, I can’t help wondering… could we reach 200 supporters by then? It feels like a stretch, but a good stretch.

On Substack, the minimum subscription is $5—unfortunately, I can’t set it lower. If that feels steep, Patreon lets you support at any amount you like. (Here is my Patreon) Either way, every new supporter directly raises the quality of this newsletter.…