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......»»
Swivel chairs are back, plus 4 other design trends to keep on your radar for 2023
At the world’s largest furniture fair, Salone de Mobile, these are the 2023 interior-design trends that I couldn’t stop seeing. It’s a literal mile of showrooms, showing off the newest trends in chairs, tables, couches, and inte.....»»
US federal agencies pledge to uphold fairness and equality in AI systems amid growing concerns
Four federal agencies pledged on Tuesday to enforce their respective laws and regulations to ensure AI is fair and law-abiding. Four federal agencies pledged on Tuesday to enforce their respective laws and regulations to ensure AI is fair and law.....»»
Microsoft"s blockbuster deal to buy Activision is in jeopardy. Here"s what could happen next
For years, Microsoft flew under the radar as policymakers around the world went after Amazon, Facebook and Google as some of the biggest alleged threats to fair competition......»»
Unsupportive workplaces forcing women out of STEM careers
Women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and math are still fighting an uphill battle in Australian workplaces, despite a spike in girls studying STEM subjects in schools and universities......»»
Expert reveals the fascinating link between math and card shuffling
Mathematics sometimes impacts our lives in seemingly unsuspecting ways, including card shuffling......»»
Google spills the secrets of its design
At the biggest design fair in the world, the company demonstrates how nature shaped its products—and its maturity as a design company. They look like a Solo Stove’s wet dream.Read Full Story.....»»
Newfound Mathematical "Einstein" Shape Creates a Never-Repeating Pattern
A new shape called an einstein has taken the math world by storm. The craggy, hat-shaped tile can cover an infinite plane with patterns that never repeat......»»
New on Peacock: Every movie and TV show (May 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: Every movie and TV show (May 2023) appeared.....»»
Move over, Wordle: The New York Times has a new puzzle game
The New York Times has a new math-based puzzle game called Digits, and you can try it for free right now......»»
Want sexual satisfaction? Do the math
University of Sussex mathematicians have developed the first ever mathematical model of how to reach sexual climax, as revealed in a new paper......»»
When SEC is challenged, CEOs notice
In 2005, Siebel Systems, Inc., a California software company, challenged an enforcement action taken by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) that found the business had violated the Regulation Fair Disclosure (Reg FD)—a regulation implemented.....»»
Today"s Wordle Answer #654 – April 4, 2023 Solution And Hints
Today's Wordle comes up just as often in math as it does in internet humor, but if you're having trouble, we have hints (and the answer) if you need the assist......»»
Declines in math readiness underscore the urgency of math awareness
When President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the first National Math Awareness Week in April 1986, one of the problems he cited was that too few students were devoted to the study of math......»»
From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time
Apple has had its fair share of superb designs over the years, but what are its greatest hits? Here, we’ve grouped all the best designs Apple has ever created......»»
From click wheels to track pads, these are the best Apple designs of all time
Apple has had its fair share of superb designs over the years, but what are its greatest hits? Here, we’ve grouped all the best designs Apple has ever created......»»
VOCOlinc Smart Plug review: Powerful HomeKit control at a fair price
The VOCOlinc Smart Plug is a tiny device that can take any ordinary household item and make it controllable through HomeKit, from your iPhone.VOCOlinc Smart PlugUtilizing smart plugs is easy to do because all it takes to use them is to plug them in,.....»»
My Currency Converter and Rates 7.5 review: calculate money exchange when offline
Whether buying a croissant in Paris or haggling over souvenirs in Bali, you must know if you are getting a fair price. Here's an app that helps you convert currencies when traveling abroad, even without Wi-Fi.My Currency Converter and Rates app revie.....»»
Google Bard gets better at homework with improved math and logic capabilities
Bard learns how to add 1+2, still flunks some basic logic questions. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google Bard is getting a little smarter today with the addition of math and logic capabilities. Google em.....»»
Would building a Dyson sphere be worth it? We ran the numbers.
Here's the math behind making a star-encompassing megastructure. Enlarge (credit: Kevin Gill (CC BY 2.0)) In 1960, visionary physicist Freeman Dyson proposed that an advanced alien civilization would someday quit fooling.....»»
Your grocery bag might not have been recycled
Laws encourage recycling plastics, but verifying recycled content relies on tricky math. Enlarge / Recycling is sorted at the Sims Municipal Recycling Facility in New York City in 2015. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images).....»»