YouTuber Michael Stevens (who hosts the popular Vsauce series) has brought a classic math magic trick back from its ‘90s heyday. In the video, Stevens walks viewers through a magic trick where they ...
Sometimes the easiest, simplest way to liven up a party, sleepover, family gathering or presentation to a class is to perform a magic trick. Most magic tricks require fancy costumes and props, but ...
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A new book explores the mathematical tricks that make our lives easier. Dec. 7, 2008— -- Numbers, numbers everywhere -- and nowhere to hide. This is the theme of BusinessWeek columnist Stephen ...
Coral reefs can be crocheted. The atmosphere can be knit. And a stop sign can be folded into a pair of pants. Welcome to the intersection of math and handicraft. Unexpectedly, handicraft in general, ...
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A mental math system developed in the 1800's is helping some local students ace standardized tests and win math competitions. But the method isn't taught in most Houston schools.
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Mathematical footprint: Using crime investigations to make numbers come alive. (Courtesy: iStock/TPopova) As detectives go, Freddy Carmichael isn’t exactly hard-boiled. Sure, he used to work as a ...