Updated: 2012-07-29 18:52:49
Kvant is a very popular Russian math and physics journal for high school-children. My favorite page is the one with puzzles directed to younger readers. Here are two puzzles from the latest online issue: 2012 number 3.
The first one, by N. Netrusova, is optimistic about the next year.
An astrologist believes [...]
Updated: 2012-07-28 18:45:12
The most interesting news this week isn’t really news… it’s rather old stuff as these things go… but it’s new to me. (One of my readers is probably going to say, “You should have learned this 7 years ago from Science News.” He should know… he renews my subscription every Christmas. For which I’m grateful.) [...]
Updated: 2012-07-27 06:31:06
: Skip to Navigation about Plus support Plus Plus sponsors subscribe to Plus terms of use Search this site : 2012 Medal count : how do our predictions stack up Submitted by Rachel on July 27, 2012 in mathematics in sport olympics In our article Mapping the medals we came up with our very own prediction of the 2012 Olympic medal counts for the top 20 countries This interactive map tells you how our predictions stack up : click on a country to see its actual medal count , which we'll update every day , our prediction and the results from 2008. You can also give us your very own predictions by posting a comment below . Have fun Add new comment Home Articles Careers Blog News Packages Podcasts Posters Puzzles Reviews Science fiction , science fact : reports from the frontiers of physics What
Updated: 2012-07-25 20:24:23
Use this debt to income ratio calculator to see if you can qualify for a mortgage
Updated: 2012-07-21 20:25:34
I’m almost embarrassed to say it – in view of the terrible massacre in Aurora, Colorado – but my week was pretty good. I returned to work, but the week off before this let me make good progress on mathematics. The next technical post will be the regression post that I was struggling with before [...]
Updated: 2012-07-15 17:47:56
I can’t believe I completely forgot to put out a diary post yesterday. I can, however, understand it. I was off work all week, on vacation but staying home. I knew that yesterday was Saturday, but my schedule had been so different during the week… without thinking about it, I guess I extended my vacation [...]
Updated: 2012-07-12 14:30:08
Simplifying algebraic expressions by combining like terms is what this lesson will show you
Updated: 2012-07-09 02:56:49
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Engraved on a mathematician’s tombstone: “Q.E.D.”
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—You act very brave on the Internet. But could you repeat this looking into my eyes?
—Sure. Send me your picture.
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—Your birthday?
—December 26th.
—What year?
—Every year.
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Teacher: “How much do we get if we cut eight into two halves?”
Student: “Two threes, if we cut vertically; [...]
Updated: 2012-07-08 17:23:40
This is a weekend for distractions from mathematics. For one thing, I’m watching the men’s singles championship at Wimbledon even as I draft this post. As I’ve said before, I’m a staunch fan of Roger Federer, and I’m excited to see him in a grand slam final again. It’s been a while, what with the [...]
