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The 20+ history of science books listed below promise more than just an academic foray into the chronicles of scientific inquiry; they serve as a testament to the nobility of…
In this compilation, I present the top 10 Islamic geometry books, each offering a unique perspective on this captivating subject….
The books about bees listed here are but a few samples of the delightful troves of bee literature that await the curious reader. As you turn the pages of these…
This list of books about application of mathematics illuminates the diverse applications of mathematics, showcasing how this abstract science shapes our reality, influences various fields of research, and addresses complex…
In this guide, I delve into the best 5 graphing calculators that stand out in their field, helping engineers and students alike to achieve their academic and professional goals effectively….
Below I’ve curated a list of the seven best artificial intelligence books, perfect for those keen to learn about the intriguing world of AI, its capabilities, mysteries, and its potential…
A love for science often begins with a captivating book and the ones listed here have the power to ignite that spark. These science books are not only the highest-rated…
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Hayao Miyazaki’s 50 Favorite Children’s Books
In 2010, in tribute to the legendary Japanese publishing house Iwanami Shoten, Hayao Miyazaki selected his fifty favorite children's books. Hayao Miyazaki's favorite children's books list contains stories of solitary…
150 Utterly Beautiful Minimalist Geometric Shapes by Tilman
Tilman is a graphic designer, and we love his blog, Geometry Daily. Starting from January 1, 2012, Tilman posted beautiful minimalist geometric shapes every day for almost two years. His everyday…
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Toposcape
An audiovisual piece made up of over four thousand still images pulled from Google Earth, individually edited, and then manually sequenced to Midnight by Caravan Palace.
Braving the Chill: -37F Winter in Yellowstone National Park
Winter in Yellowstone transforms into a land of extremes: the collision of boiling water from the park’s famed geysers with the Frost King’s touch creates an ethereal tableau of steam…
The Physics of Kung Fu
In an intersection of martial arts and digital artistry, Tobias Gremmler, a German visual artist, captures the spirit of Kung Fu through his captivating digital renderings.
Tools
Why Time Flies?
A website created by Maximilian Kiener uses an interactive timeline to give us understanding of why things keep speeding up the more we age.
SelfControl
SelfControl is a free application for macOS that lets you block your access to distracting websites or anything else on the Internet.
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The Big One
Host Jacob Margolis and Misha Euceph take you on a journey to understand what the catastrophic earthquake will mean for LA and the world.
Eleanor Amplified
Eleanor Amplified is an adventure podcast series that appreciates journalism and make kids informed media choices in their future lives.
The Numberphile
Interviews with people who love numbers and mathematics. Hosted by Brady Haran, maker of the Numberphile series on YouTube.
DIY
How to Make Giant Cardboard Windball
Makedo Windball is a simple, yet unique geometry project. All you do is assemble simple cardboards and turn them into a kind of art form.
The Visual Proof of the Area of a Circle
In geometry, the area enclosed by a circle of radius r is π r2. Here is a beautiful visual demonstration of where nr2 derives.
Dancing Raisins Science Experiment
Make raisins dance up and down in a glass of soda. Raisins have a higher density than the liquid in the glass, so they sink to the bottom. Carbon dioxide…
