Wait a second. Hold on now. What’s this Tau thingy, and what does it have to do with June 28th? Well, it’s a long explanation, but I’ll attempt to give it a try.
Why τ?
Although Pi (π) is the mathematical symbol commonly used to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, The Tau Manifesto proposes that we should be using Tau (τ) for the circle constant instead. Read More »
Kranium brings this old question to a new forum. Anirudha Rao has a brilliant idea for an eco-friendly bicycle helmet design. I came across this site the other day, and was impressed with what I read.
As a long-time bicycle enthusiast, I’ve followed the evolution of the helmet over the years. First, I’ll have to say the obvious. Protecting your head when riding is very important! Did I ever think about using corrugated paper, A.K.A. cardboard to do it? No, I did not.
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While generally known for being a cesspool of illiteracy, misogyny, racism, hatred and intolerance, the comment section on Youtube has evolved devolved since the addition of the “like” and “dislike” buttons. Read More »
Pi is the mathematical symbol used to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. This symbol has been used for hundreds of years though its approximate value has been known for thousands of years by various cultures. Today, March 14th is recognized around the world as Pi Day.
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Do you know what’s in your food? Well you might be surprised to find out that much of the food you eat has been genetically modified. In the USA, the FDA does not require GM food to be labeled as such. Have you ever wondered why they were introduced into our food supply as if it was business as usual and without any long-term studies on health or environment being done first?
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