Can math make redistricting more fair?
Just before midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 28, an independent, bipartisan commission voted to approve a new map for Colorado's congressional districts––dividing the state into eight territories with roughly equal populations......»»
New data shows Google and Meta pay engineers more than Apple, but Apple is ‘more consistent and fair’
If you’ve ever wondered how well Apple engineers are paid in comparison to other tech companies, new data from Blind offers some insight. According to the data, Google and Meta are the best-paying tech companies for engineers, while Microsoft and A.....»»
Here are all the movies that have been pushed back due to the Hollywood strikes
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) still refuses to bargain with Hollywood's striking writers and actors on issues like fair pay and the use of AI in filmmaking — and that refusal is impacting studios' release calen.....»»
The 10 biggest mistakes the MCU ever made
Though the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a success, it has still had its fair share of blunders over the years. DT lists the MCU's 10 biggest mistakes ever......»»
A carbon tax on investment income could be more fair and make it less profitable to pollute, analysis finds
About 10 years ago, a very thick book written by a French economist became a surprising bestseller. It was called "Capital in the 21st Century." In it, Thomas Piketty traces the history of income and wealth inequality over the past couple of hundred.....»»
Three reasons we use graphic novels to teach math and physics
Post-pandemic, some educators are trying to reengage students with technology—like videos, computer gaming or artificial intelligence, just to name a few. But integrating these approaches in the classroom can be an uphill battle. Teachers using the.....»»
Biden urges "all sides" to make a deal as UAW, Detroit 3 seek contract
President Joe Biden on Monday called for "all sides to work together to forge a fair agreement" as the UAW continued talks with the Detroit 3 automakers......»»
What do a jellyfish, a cat, a snake, and an astronaut have in common? Math.
Across the animal kingdom there are creatures that move through their environments not by walking or running or climbing but instead by simply changing the shape of their bodies. This kind of locomotion is found in snakes as they slither, in stingray.....»»
Quantum material exhibits "non-local" behavior that mimics brain function
We often believe computers are more efficient than humans. After all, computers can complete a complex math equation in a moment and can also recall the name of that one actor we keep forgetting. However, human brains can process complicated layers o.....»»
AAPL Q3 2023 at a glance, in Jason Snell’s usual colorful charts
Yesterday’s earnings report revealed mixed news for AAPL Q3 2023, starting with a fair chunk of bad news. Jason Snell has done his usual sterling work in transforming all the numbers into a series of colorful charts, letting us see all the key i.....»»
X marks the unknown in algebra, but X"s origins are a math mystery
Even though "x" is one of the least-used letters in the English alphabet, it appears throughout American culture—from Stan Lee's X-Men superheroes to "The X-Files" TV series. The letter x often symbolizes something unknown, with an air of mystery t.....»»
Pok Pok iOS update brings summer fair fun to the Islands toy
After launching the all-new World Puzzle toy last month, Pok Pok Playroom has received another update today that encourages growth with creativity, storytelling, imagination, logic, and much more. Here’s what’s new with this wonderful app for kid.....»»
How to subtract in Excel — make Microsoft do the math for you
We're going to teach you the ways of Excel, that is how to subtract in Excel......»»
Discovery of Elusive "Einstein" Tile Raises More Questions Than It Answers
A surprisingly simple answer to a mathematical puzzle intrigues the math world.....»»
Has academia become more gender-fair for women? Findings from an adversarial analysis of gender bias
Pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has historically required women to confront significant gender bias within the world of academia. But it's important to update our perceptions of this gender bias so that w.....»»
New on Peacock: August 2023
If you’re looking for everything new on Peacock this month, you’ve come to the right place. NBCUniversal’s streaming service has its fair share of original … The post New on Peacock: August 2023 appeared first on BGR......»»
Musk plans Supreme Court appeal after losing bid to terminate SEC settlement
Supreme Court is Musk's last option as judges uphold limits on his Tesla tweets. Enlarge / Elon Musk at the Viva Tech fair in Paris, France, on Friday, June 16, 2023. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) Elon Musk plans an.....»»
How a Doodler"s Problem Sparked a Controversy in Math
The twisty history and surprise ending of the four-color theorem saga.....»»
Usually $1,000, this Samsung 43-inch 4K monitor is $500 this weekend
If you have a powerful gaming PC, then it's only fair that you have a powerful gaming monitor like the Neo G7 too, and it's going for only $500 instead of $1,000......»»
Usually $1000, this Samsung 43-inch 4K monitor is $500 this weekend
If you have a powerful gaming PC, then it's only fair that you have a powerful gaming monitor like the Neo G7 too, and it's going for only $500 instead of $1,000......»»
OK Surfers, How Much Would It Cost to Power Your Own Wave?
How much energy would it take to fuel a wave that you can shred like Kelly Slater? Here’s the math......»»