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
When it comes to file management, both Windows File Explorer and macOS Finder have their strengths. However, as someone who uses both systems, I keep coming back to File Explorer for its simplicity and more user-friendly features.
Smart TVs are changing how we all enjoy entertainment, and AI is taking that to the next level. From better picture and sound quality to voice control and so much more, these AI-powered features are making smart TVs so much better!
Simply using a device with internet access makes you a potential target for a cyberattack. Since data breaches are painfully common and attacks and scams are increasingly sophisticated, I'm making a few useful but simple security tweaks to my digital lifestyle in 2025.
One of the most annoying aspects of a sudden power cut is your router going offline, and sitting around in the dark without any internet is no good. Thankfully, there is an inexpensive device you can buy to ensure that never happens again.
Replacing the backgrounds in your photos can dramatically change their mood, and you don't need to spend hours making manual adjustments in your editing software. I tested a handful of AI-powered apps to add new backgrounds in my existing pictures and see which was best.
Google Drive's free 15 GB of storage is generous compared to many competitors, but it can fill up quickly if you're not careful. However, upgrading your plan isn't your only option. With a few simple steps, you can free up Google Drive storage without losing important files.