Welcome to Math, Science, History, where on Friday we post a short little flash card about something mathy, sciency, or history. I’m Gabrielle, and today, we’re talking about making mistakes and the good things that come out of them. Sometimes, even among the best of them comma mistakes are made period and it takes a wise and humble individual to
Join me in celebrating Black History Month! I always love this month because so many incredible stories about perseverance, dedication, hard work, grit, humanism, empathy, and brilliance are shared throughout the entire month, celebrating Black Culture and those noble goddesses who are part of the African American culture. This week, I want to introduce you to Dr. Roger Arliner Young.
Have you ever been stuck trying to remember a long number? Want to know how to memorize it?
Today, we’re traveling back to the seventeenth century to meet a lesser-known figure in mathematics: Claude Mydorge. While not a household name like Descartes or Fermat, Mydorge contributed to the mathematical conversations of his time and quietly left a mark on the geometric landscape. So, who was Claude Mydorge, and why should we care about him today? Let’s unpack his story.
Books to read for Black History Month and all year long
Discover the chemistry of flavor, the history of spices, and the math behind the perfect pumpkin spice latte. Grab your favorite pumpkin spice treat, get cozy, and join me on this flavorful exploration!
Today, I share with you my own ghost story when I visited Luxor, Pennsylvania! Was it what I thought I saw? Was it real? Or was it science playing tricks on me? Because science can often debunk what we think we see!
In Greece, near Athens, there was an old house that always seemed empty. The renters would always move out early, claiming it was haunted. This house was infamous for its dark past; neighbors even claimed it was spooky. They said they could hear the clanking of chains echoing through the halls at night. Even brave young influencers would visit and
In 1966, one fascinating word was presented in a paper in Europe, changing the study of friction and engineering. Ah, 1966! What a wonderful year! It was the year of the ATM patent, the first year of Medicaid, the year I was born, The Beatles album “Rubber Soul” was number one for six weeks, NASA’s Luna 9 became the first
Understanding momentum goes back to Aristotle’s time, where be believed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter ones. Today, momentum propels us to future endeavours that even reside within us!