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What is mathematics?

Mathematics is a branch of science that studies quantities, orders, spaces, numbers and figures. It is also known as the “Queen of sciences,” for the broad range of its applications and for providing a fundamental structure to quantitative fields.

Thanks to its many branches and specializations, mathematics can be applied in many fields, including:

  • cryptography
  • quantum computing
  • meteorology
  • finance
  • physics
  • brain imaging
  • biotechnology