Just Plain WEIRD #2
The use of the letter x as a mathematical unknown is a relatively modern convention. Algebra has been around for a lot longer. Daryl Benson/Stockbyte via Getty Images – By Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Middlebury Published: 2023 Aug 02 …
Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images – By Jonathan Losos, William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis – Published: 2023 Aug 03 – A few years ago, I had the opportunity …
Special counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on an indictment against former President Donald Trump on 2023 Aug 01. Drew Angerer/Getty Images – By Joseph Patrick Kelly, Professor of Literature and Director of Irish and Irish American Studies, College of Charleston – Published: 2023 …
Unlike a car, the Quadvelo requires no insurance or vehicle taxes. Quadvelo. View gallery – 5 images – By Ben Coxworth 2023 Aug 02 – While many folks are firmly in favor of forgoing a big gas-guzzling car, they still want something more capable …
A study has found that women who breastfeed for at least six months can boost their cardiovascular health for at least three years. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 03 – A new study has found that women who breastfeed their babies for …
J. Robert Oppenheimer would go on to be called ‘father of the bomb.’ Bettmann via Getty Images – By Charles Thorpe, Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Diego Published: 2023 Aug 01 – J. Robert Oppenheimer’s triumph was his tragedy. Oppenheimer had …
Heroes in a full shell: Researchers have uncovered more about the health benefits of pecans. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 01 – Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has …
These high-definition cameras can monitor up to 15 miles in all directions. Pano AI View gallery – 3 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Jul 31 – With current wildfires in Greece, Italy and North America, and Australia on an El Niño alert that …
A microscope image of the newly described species, Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, which has been revived from 46,000-year-old permafrost. Alexei V. Tchesunov and Anastasia Shatilovich / Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems in Soil Science RAS – By Michael Irving 2023 Jul 30 – In what …
Blue Alchemist produces solar cells from lunar soil. Blue Origin. View gallery – 5 images – By David Szondy 2023 Jul 27 – With the aim of allowing astronauts to live off the land as much as possible when they return to the Moon, …
