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Jonathan Fields, over at Awake@TheWheel, asks aloud how one goes about engendering a love of learning. Read his great post, which he begins with the following questions:
Is it really possible to cultivate a “universal” love of learning or is love of learning topic driven?
Should kids be made to learn things they have no intrinsic interest in or passion for?
What’s the best way to incentivize learning in kids?
(From ‘Does Learning Have to Suck?’).
How do you work out how to play the opening chord of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’? Use Math, of course!
This is interesting research from the bleeding-edge interface of hard math and pop culture. The research, reported by William Weir, seems to show that the hitherto mysterious opening chord of this classic pop song can be identified, thanks to mathematician Jason Brown:
To be fair, the debate over the relative benefits of whiteboards and blackboards is not one that the Gods of Math-Whizz have been following closely of late.
Even so, the Gods noticed a short piece by Slate.com’s Green Lantern discussing the environmental impact of either device.
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Math skills can make you a weather god.
Actually, that’s a lie. Everyone knows that you need math, physics, a superhuman control of natural forces and an MPA (Masters in Polytheism Administration) to become a weather god.
Even so, with a few powerful math algorithms, you can at least get a sense of the power your common-or-garden master of the elements possesses, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.
The Thunderstorm Environment Strike Probability Algorithm, or THESPA, is a radar-based system which uses mathematical data to estimate strike probability in a defined area as a storm starts to build or move.
Developed by Sandy Dance at the Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research, it can produce ”nowcasts” for up to one hour ahead.
”Based on probability, we can be far more confident in estimating the … geographic point where the thunderstorm is likely to strike,” Dr Dance said. ”It will prove invaluable in helping forecasters with risk assessment and emergency decision-making.”
Predicting where lightning might strike - yet another reason to get busy with our powerful online math tutor.
Build those math skills and be the envy of your weather-afflicted neighbors as you batten down the hatches in anticipation of the next storm.
