Ants use 'math' to find fastest routes Just as light does, ants traveling through different materials follow the fastest path, not the shortest one. A recent study found that when fire ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) crossed different surfaces, the insects chose the route that would minimize their total walking time, rather than the distance traveled. More
Five ways to celebrate 3.14159 on Pi Day Today is Pi Day, a day to celebrate the joys of the mathematical constant of 3.14159 or a slice of baked deliciousness. If the term "pi" doesn't ring any bells, let's review a little high school geometry. Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter and is represented by the 16th letter of the Greek alphabet ("π") and is often written simply as "pi." More
Harvard Sophomore Uses Math to Predict Oscar Winners Using formulas he says are derived from "only math and 15 years of data, no personal hunches," a college student named Ben Zauzmer is taking a Nate Silver-like approach to predicting the Oscar winners -- and he says last year, his model proved 100 percent effective at determining who'd take home trophies in all eight of the major categories. More
Don't rush maths, report urges Rushing able mathematicians through the curriculum means England is producing pupils with a "superficial" grasp of the subject, a report suggests. More
With streaming video, it could be months, or even years between seasons of your favorite TV show. A great new Amazon Prime Video feature is using generative AI to help catch you up with what happened last season, or even the last scene.
Buying refurbished is the easiest way to save money on tech. The catch is that refurbished products usually come with a history. To ensure youre getting the best value for your money, heres a quick rundown of things you should check before you make a purchase.
You may still have control over your own destiny, but you'll no longer have control over your Netflix content. Sadly, the platform will be delisting nearly all of its interactive titles starting next month.
If you only learn how to edit two aspects of your photo, it should be shadows and highlights. Knowing how to adjust these areas will make it much easier to create pictures that stand out. Here's how I tweak the shadows and highlights in multiple scenarios using my smartphone's native editing app.
Phishing scams are everywhere. No one is safe, especially as these phishing scams become more advanced and harder to spot. Thankfully, knowing a few of the key phishing scams can make all the difference to your online security.