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Coolness! 8 Nov 2012 | 01:35 am
Call us crazy, but we think math should be fun and engaging, not bland or boring. We figure if it really is the universal language – and the universe has been super cool so far – shouldn’t math reflec...
The History of Halloween: Trick or Treat? 1 Nov 2012 | 12:13 am
You know what today is. You’ve been expecting it – probably even preparing for it. You may have already attended some fancy parties and spent more than you wanted on your costume. Chances are you have...
What in the world of Pythagoras is Numerology? 24 Oct 2012 | 11:32 pm
Well, that really depends on whom you ask. Some will tell you that it’s an integral part of astrology, others may suggest it’s an outdated mystic practice, meanwhile the vast population considers it a...
Can Dogs Do Math? 17 Oct 2012 | 09:53 pm
Every parent remembers the first time they tried to teach their child how to count, it sure wasn’t easy was it? Now, can you imagine going through that same process, but with a furry four-legged compa...
Life With Pi – The Sweetness of Chaos 11 Oct 2012 | 01:12 am
What is pi? Only the most famous, iconic and perfectly chaotic number in the world, that’s what. Yet if we’re going to get more technical about it, pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its d...
What’s Math Got To Do With It? 4 Oct 2012 | 12:56 am
We know it’s hard for kids to stay motivated when it comes to learning math. Let’s face it, it’s not the easiest of subjects, but we should be encouraging kids to tackle it. Here’s why: workers with a...
The Noseless Mathematician 27 Sep 2012 | 12:54 am
Tycho Brahe lost his nose in a duel over a mathematical dispute. Who is this guy? His real name is Tyge Ottesen Brahe (12/14/1546 – 10/24/1601) and he was a Danish nobleman. Well-known for his influen...
The Sound of Math 20 Sep 2012 | 01:29 am
Most of us don’t think of sound when we think of mathematics, but math makes up the very basis of sound, which is constructed on an array of numerical properties. In other words, math mainly has to do...
Make or Break the Future 13 Sep 2012 | 01:54 am
Why is it more important than ever to invest in our children’s education? Because we need to ensure that our next-generation workforce is capable of competing in a global economy. Emerging economic po...
Prehistoric Math 6 Sep 2012 | 01:06 am
Were prehistoric hunters and gatherers expected to contribute a specified percentage of resources to their communities? Did migrating groups mathematically keep track of their covered distances, and d...
