This is a bit of a mind-bender, but entirely worth the watch if you're at all interested in mathematics or computer science. Possibly even if you're not, but I'm uncertain. I had previously learned... continue reading

posted by moonsammy 1 month ago • 508 views

"Teaching remotely in an empty classroom didn't keep me from doing an April Fool's prank video on my math class online during a video conference. In this one, the video version tried to figure out how... continue reading

posted by ant 1 year 2 months 2 weeks ago • 484 views • 3:36

We all know that making models for an epidemic's spread has almost infinite variables and is freaking hard to make. But, if you use statistics, you can at least learn some interesting things.... continue reading

In most developed countries, workers have the right to a certain number of paid sick days. It’s a policy that isn’t rooted in just generosity — during pandemics like the novel coronavirus, it can... continue reading

posted by newtboy 1 year 2 months 3 weeks ago • 429 views • 6:33

YouTube description: People get nervous when they see Märten Ajne ice skating. He intentionally skates on extremely thin ice. Ajne has pursued this dangerous hobby for 40 years and has skated on more... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 1 year 11 months 1 week ago • 854 views • 2:34

"A prank I did for April Fool's Day for my math class. I "accidentally" drew on the projector with a whiteboard marker, and get help from the YouTube video..." From http://www.reddit.com/r/aprilfools/comments/ba97w4/b... continue reading

posted by ant 2 years 2 months 2 weeks ago • 399 views • 2:48

YouTube description: You can make a movable hole in soap film with a loop of thread. It's surprising when you first see and it's fun to think about why it behaves the way it does. It's also a useful... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 3 months 1 week ago • 509 views • 6:03

A dispatcher with the Lafayette Police Department took a 911 call that many young students would define as an emergency - math homework help. The police department published out a video with audio of... continue reading

posted by BSR 2 years 4 months 3 weeks ago • 35 views • 1:55

A math/physics puzzle with a beautiful (but unexpected) answer.

posted by Zawash 2 years 5 months ago • 1,135 views • 5:13

Here's a fast method to find the center of boards and other objects without using a tape measure or figuring math! In 2 minutes you'll learn how to use a speed square or combination square (VERY common... continue reading

posted by BSR 2 years 10 months 1 week ago • 26 views • 2:27

YouTube description: A fractal pattern is a kind of equation occurring all around us in nature. So what's a fractal and what does it have to do with nautiluses, romanesco broccoli, Star Trek II: The... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 2 years 11 months 1 week ago • 441 views • 2:09

YouTube description: The Galton Board is a 7.5” by 4.5” desktop probability machine. This device brings to life the statistical concept of normal distribution. As you rotate the Galton Board... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 1 month 2 weeks ago • 805 views • 3:23

After much arguing with Americans I'm now fairly convinced it's 'math' not 'maths'. A piece of me has died. -yt

posted by eric3579 3 years 7 months 3 weeks ago • 685 views • 5:25

https://youtu.be/mbKAwk-OG_w Who knew there was so much science in a bowl of cereal? Ever notice how cereal clumps up in your bowl, or how cereal sticks to the edges of the bowl? Bubbles in beverages... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 7 months 4 weeks ago • 1,105 views • 5:36

YouTube description: With Dr Holly Krieger from Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge. More Numberphile videos with Dr Krieger: http://bit.ly/HollyKrieger Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollykrieger ... continue reading

posted by Aard Vark (oritteropo) 3 years 8 months 2 weeks ago • 234 views

Dr James Grime and a handy trick for checking calculations. Ditch the nines...

posted by Mordhaus 3 years 9 months 1 week ago • 456 views • 8:04

Turns out Christopher Columbus wasn't brave, he was just really bad at math.

posted by Mordhaus 3 years 10 months 1 week ago • 638 views • 5:44

I have always pondered this. Abbott's Flatland was just the departure point.

posted by oblio70 3 years 10 months 1 week ago • 58 views • 27:07