Trig – The Oldest Practical Math
My guests on this episode are the authors of Make Trigonometry, Build Your Way from Triangles to Analytic Geometry, Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron. Make Trigonometry is the third math book that Joan and Rich have written with us, the previous books.....»»
Telling AI model to “take a deep breath” causes math scores to soar in study
DeepMind used AI models to optimize their own prompts, with surprising results. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google DeepMind researchers recently developed a technique to improve math ability in AI language models like.....»»
Companies still don’t know how to handle generative AI risks
Energized by the hype around generative AI, enterprises are aggressively pursuing practical applications of this new technology while remaining cautious about the risks, according to ISG. ISG research shows 85% of companies surveyed believe investmen.....»»
A New Proof Moves the Needle on a Sticky Geometry Problem
A deceptively simple math proposition known as the Kakeya conjecture underpins a tower of other questions in physics, number theory, and harmonic analysis......»»
Are US teenagers more likely than others to exaggerate their math abilities? Study says yes
A major new study has revealed that American teenagers are more likely than any other nationality to brag about their math ability......»»
The "science of reading" swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
For much of her teaching career, Carrie Stark relied on math games to engage her students, assuming they would pick up concepts like multiplication by seeing them in action. The kids had fun, but the lessons never stuck......»»
Trig – The Oldest Practical Math
My guests on this episode are the authors of Make Trigonometry, Build Your Way from Triangles to Analytic Geometry, Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron. Make Trigonometry is the third math book that Joan and Rich have written with us, the previous books.....»»
Machine learning contributes to better quantum error correction
Researchers from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing have used machine learning to perform error correction for quantum computers—a crucial step for making these devices practical—using an autonomous correction system that despite being approx.....»»
Buy the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ today and free Type Cover
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ is stylish and practical. It's an even more attractive purchase when it's on sale now at Best Buy......»»
Exciting the brain could be key to boosting math learning, says new study
Exciting a brain region using electrical noise stimulation can help improve mathematical learning in those who struggle with the subject, according to a new study from the Universities of Surrey and Oxford, Loughborough University, and Radboud Univer.....»»
Metal organic framework nanosheets employed as ion carriers for self-optimized zinc anode
Aqueous rechargeable zinc ion batteries are promising components for electric grid storage due to their low cost and intrinsic safety. However, their practical implementation is hindered by poor reversibility of the zinc anode, primarily caused by th.....»»
Brighter comb lasers on a chip mean new applications
Researchers have shown that dissipative Kerr solitons (DKSs) can be used to create chip-based optical frequency combs with enough output power for use in optical atomic clocks and other practical applications. The advance could lead to chip-based ins.....»»
Researchers reveal key restriction of bismuth vanadate photoanodes prepared via pyrolysis method
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is an ideal approach for converting solar energy into green hydrogen, and the controllable preparation and easy scalability of efficient photoanodes are crucial for practical application. Monoclinic phase bi.....»»
Apple made a huge Apple Watch mistake 8 years ago
The Apple Watch is pretty iconic in 2023. But if a new report is true, one of its oldest features could soon be a big problem......»»
Satellite built as low-cost way to reduce space junk reenters atmosphere years early
SBUDNIC, built by an academically diverse team of students, was confirmed to have successfully reentered Earth's atmosphere in August, demonstrating a practical, low-cost method to cut down on space debris......»»
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.....»»
‘iTunes Movie Trailers’ app going away after over a decade
You probably haven’t used it for years, but one of the oldest Apple apps for iPhone and iPad is going away. Apple is migrating the iTunes Movie Trailers app, first released in 2011, to being a built-in feature of the TV app, officially marking the.....»»
Editorial: Volvo"s strategy for its Chinese-built vehicles thwarts U.S. protectionism
Volvo Cars plans to use a relatively obscure trade provision established by one of the oldest laws in the U.S. to counteract large duties and tariffs on its vehicles imported from China......»»
Archaeologists uncover Europe"s oldest stilt village
Beneath the turquoise waters of Lake Ohrid, the "Pearl of the Balkans", scientists have uncovered what may be one of Europe's earliest sedentary communities, and are trying to solve the mystery of why it sheltered behind a fortress of defensive spike.....»»
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.....»»