Archives
Categories
-
Tag Archives: Mathematics
Strange Science: The Question for 42?
If you’re familiar with The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, then you know that 42 is “The Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything.” But the computer that provides this answer can’t also provide the question. Mathematicians, … Continue reading
Posted in Strange Science
Tagged Computer Science, Mathematics, Strange Science
Comments Off on Strange Science: The Question for 42?
How Does It Snow When It’s Above Freezing?
Snow is unusual in Seattle, where the staff for MSJ live, because it so rarely gets below freezing here. Sometimes, though, we see snow in the forecast (and actual snowflakes) when the temperature is above freezing. Curious as to how … Continue reading
Posted in Strange Science
Tagged Mathematics, Meteorology, Strange Science
Comments Off on How Does It Snow When It’s Above Freezing?
Past Calculations
If you liked this week’s story about game theory, here are a handful of other stories you might enjoy! “Two to the Power of One” by Melanie Rees (calculating survival) “A Date to be Remembered” by Stuart Webb (recalculating a … Continue reading
Two to the Power of One
An essay by Dr Kenneth Mueller, as provided by Melanie Rees Art provided by America Jones “It’s an arm. Just an arm.” I look at the skinny piece of meat attached to my shoulder. Devoid of muscle definition, it looks … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction
Tagged America Jones, Dr Kenneth Mueller, Mathematics, Melanie Rees, Nutrition Science
Comments Off on Two to the Power of One
Exploring Science Concepts with Water
Many kids enjoy playing with water, but did you know that this activity can be used as a way to explore science concepts as well? If you’ve got a young person in your life who you’d like to help learn … Continue reading
Posted in Awesome Finds
Tagged Awesome Finds, Biology, Chemistry, Hydrology, Mathematics, Physics, science education
Comments Off on Exploring Science Concepts with Water
Women in Science: Maryam Mirzakhani
As we lead up to the release of Battling in All Her Finery, we’re featuring a handful of women in science from history. Check back in the coming weeks to learn more about early women scientific leaders, and check out … Continue reading
Posted in Women in Science
Tagged Maryam Mirzakhani, Mathematics, Women in Science
Comments Off on Women in Science: Maryam Mirzakhani
Women in Science: Mary Jackson
As we lead up to the release of Battling in All Her Finery, we’re featuring a handful of women in science from history. Check back in the coming weeks to learn more about early women scientific leaders, and check out … Continue reading
Posted in Women in Science
Tagged Astrophysics, Mathematics, Women in Science
Comments Off on Women in Science: Mary Jackson
Strange Science: Math and Probability
Math and probability are fascinating topics, which not everyone enjoy. But for those who are fans of these things, there are all sorts of unusual facts in these fields. This article lists ten of the most surprising math facts. Of … Continue reading
Posted in Strange Science
Tagged Mathematics, Probability Theory, Strange Science
Comments Off on Strange Science: Math and Probability
Lucky Stars
An essay by Pat Delmarre, as provided by Robert Dawson Art by Scarlett O’Hairdye “Don’t you ever feel guilty?” I asked Brianna. “Naaah.” She tapped her nails, hot pink with black Klingon alphabet decals, nervously on the arm of the couch. … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction
Tagged Mathematics, Pat Delmarre, Probability Theory, Robert Dawson, Scarlett O'Hairdye
Comments Off on Lucky Stars
Strange Science: Non-Euclidean Virtual Reality?
Alien geometry is a common trope in cosmic horror. You can’t swing a dead eldritch horror without hitting geometry that is “abnormal, non-Euclidean, and loathsomely redolent of spheres and dimensions apart from ours.” But what does that look like? Some … Continue reading
Posted in Strange Science
Tagged Geometry, Mathematics, Strange Science
Comments Off on Strange Science: Non-Euclidean Virtual Reality?