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Michael Green succeeds Stephen Hawking
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-12 09:07:53
Physicist Michael Green has been elected the eighteen recipient of the Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He succeds Stephen Hawking to the prestigious mathematical position.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-11-12 09:07:53
Physicist Michael Green has been elected the eighteen recipient of the Lucasian Professorship of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He succeds Stephen Hawking to the prestigious mathematical position.
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What are the odds?
Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-17 22:50:55
The recent announcement that the Bulgarian lottery produced the same six numbers in two consecutive draws left many observers making accusations of 'scam.' However the maths may not support such a conclusion.
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Written By: David Heath
Section: Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
Category: All things technical
2009-09-17 22:50:55
The recent announcement that the Bulgarian lottery produced the same six numbers in two consecutive draws left many observers making accusations of 'scam.' However the maths may not support such a conclusion.
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NICTA research head wins award for engineering, mathematics & computer sciences
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-13 00:34:13
The head of NICTA’s computer operating systems research group, Professor Gernot Heiser, is the winner of the award for New South Wales Scientist of the Year for engineering, mathematics and computer sciences.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Market News
2009-09-13 00:34:13
The head of NICTA’s computer operating systems research group, Professor Gernot Heiser, is the winner of the award for New South Wales Scientist of the Year for engineering, mathematics and computer sciences.
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Women: Don’t sit next to men when doing math
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-05-04 09:31:56
A U.S. study has shown that women will do better at mathematics when they are aware of only positive stereotypes (like college educated) but do worse when only aware of negative stereotypes (such as men being perceived as better in math). Plus, it is not good for women to even sit between two men while doing math problems!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-05-04 09:31:56
A U.S. study has shown that women will do better at mathematics when they are aware of only positive stereotypes (like college educated) but do worse when only aware of negative stereotypes (such as men being perceived as better in math). Plus, it is not good for women to even sit between two men while doing math problems!
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You had to be a good swimmer on Earth 2.5 billion years ago
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-21 11:30:24
According to a mathematical model developed by French and Australian scientists, the Earth was almost completely covered with water about 2.5 billion years ago, with only about two to three percent of land sticking above the oceans. Talk about your pricey ocean-front property!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2009-01-21 11:30:24
According to a mathematical model developed by French and Australian scientists, the Earth was almost completely covered with water about 2.5 billion years ago, with only about two to three percent of land sticking above the oceans. Talk about your pricey ocean-front property!
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U.S. students better in math, science, but still lag Asians
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-12-09 21:12:43
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a test of knowledge and skills of fourth- and eight-grade students from around the world. The United States is doing better, but still not as good as the leaders: students in Asia.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-12-09 21:12:43
The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is a test of knowledge and skills of fourth- and eight-grade students from around the world. The United States is doing better, but still not as good as the leaders: students in Asia.
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Girls don’t do math so as to not look nerdy
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-09 10:17:36
A University of Wisconsin study has concluded that children, especially girls, do not go into mathematics, even though they have the ability and the interest, because of peer pressures and other negative reasons. What a needless waste of human potential!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-11-09 10:17:36
A University of Wisconsin study has concluded that children, especially girls, do not go into mathematics, even though they have the ability and the interest, because of peer pressures and other negative reasons. What a needless waste of human potential!
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Thirty-mile long prime number found: Biggest ever
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-20 09:30:20
The Great Internet Marsenne Prime Search (GIMPS) project and American computer manager Edson Smith have teamed up to find a prime number that is almost 13 million digits in length—the largest prime number ever found.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-20 09:30:20
The Great Internet Marsenne Prime Search (GIMPS) project and American computer manager Edson Smith have teamed up to find a prime number that is almost 13 million digits in length—the largest prime number ever found.
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Good number sense a good marker for good math skills
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-08 11:39:16
A Johns Hopkins study has found that how well, or poorly, a high school freshman can estimate the number of objects in a group is a good indicator as to how well, or poorly, he or she has done in mathematics as far back as kindergarten.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-08 11:39:16
A Johns Hopkins study has found that how well, or poorly, a high school freshman can estimate the number of objects in a group is a good indicator as to how well, or poorly, he or she has done in mathematics as far back as kindergarten.
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Math preschoolers calculate better at 10 years
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-01 09:06:07
A British study has concluded that children who learn math in preschool are better in mathematics at the age of ten years than those who didn’t learn math in their early education.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-09-01 09:06:07
A British study has concluded that children who learn math in preschool are better in mathematics at the age of ten years than those who didn’t learn math in their early education.
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U.S. study concludes girls just as good as boys in math
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-07-25 11:04:27
Considered the most comprehensive study on math education in the United States, girls were found to be equal to boys in the grades from second to eleventh with respect to standardized mathematics tests.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-07-25 11:04:27
Considered the most comprehensive study on math education in the United States, girls were found to be equal to boys in the grades from second to eleventh with respect to standardized mathematics tests.
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Solver to Mac Excel users: 'I will return'
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-06-27 00:55:24
Like General Patton's famous promise to the Philippines during World War 2, Microsoft's MacBU is telling Excel wielding Mac users that the Solver add-in will be making a comeback.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-06-27 00:55:24
Like General Patton's famous promise to the Philippines during World War 2, Microsoft's MacBU is telling Excel wielding Mac users that the Solver add-in will be making a comeback.
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ABC NewsRadio axes StarStuff program – why?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-26 09:14:48
ABC NewsRadio, Australia’s only 24 hour continuous news service, has axed one of its longest running programs because it wants to divert funding elsewhere. The program? StarStuff, the only space, science, astronomy and cosmology show on Australian radio. What a shame!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-26 09:14:48
ABC NewsRadio, Australia’s only 24 hour continuous news service, has axed one of its longest running programs because it wants to divert funding elsewhere. The program? StarStuff, the only space, science, astronomy and cosmology show on Australian radio. What a shame!
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Science teaching: Make it more interesting!
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-18 08:55:00
The BBC is reporting that science lessons in the United Kingdom should be made more interesting for the students, however, sometimes they are dull because of ill-informed teachers. Such problems are apparent all over the world. But, they don't need to be.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-06-18 08:55:00
The BBC is reporting that science lessons in the United Kingdom should be made more interesting for the students, however, sometimes they are dull because of ill-informed teachers. Such problems are apparent all over the world. But, they don't need to be.
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Boys = Girls, mathematically, in equal societies
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-31 08:51:10
According to a May 2008 Italian-U.S. study, math scores for boys and girls are equal in countries with “gender-equal” cultures, but math scores for girls fall short in countries where females are not considered equal to males.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Biology
2008-05-31 08:51:10
According to a May 2008 Italian-U.S. study, math scores for boys and girls are equal in countries with “gender-equal” cultures, but math scores for girls fall short in countries where females are not considered equal to males.
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NASA Education: Students to see what it takes to become astronauts
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-26 09:37:40
NASA will broadcast over the Internet a discussion between the STS-125 astronauts and students in several middle schools across the United States. However, all students and peoples around the world can watch the discussions centering on career diversity and the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-26 09:37:40
NASA will broadcast over the Internet a discussion between the STS-125 astronauts and students in several middle schools across the United States. However, all students and peoples around the world can watch the discussions centering on career diversity and the Hubble Space Telescope mission.
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X, Y, and Z better than story problem when learning math
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-25 10:13:32
Researchers from Ohio State University find that when students learn math with concrete examples (story problems) it is difficult for them to apply it to other real-world situations. They suggest first using abstract symbols (such as x, y, and z) to learn and understand math concepts.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-04-25 10:13:32
Researchers from Ohio State University find that when students learn math with concrete examples (story problems) it is difficult for them to apply it to other real-world situations. They suggest first using abstract symbols (such as x, y, and z) to learn and understand math concepts.
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Intelligent ET life probably not likely, according to English study
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-12 11:56:02
New planets around other stars (called extrasolar planets or exoplanets) are being discovered all of the time by astronomers, however, a new mathematical study by an English environmental scientist states that intelligent extraterrestrial (ET) life in the universe is “probably rare.”
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-12 11:56:02
New planets around other stars (called extrasolar planets or exoplanets) are being discovered all of the time by astronomers, however, a new mathematical study by an English environmental scientist states that intelligent extraterrestrial (ET) life in the universe is “probably rare.”
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Women’s ingenuity makes 2/23/08 special on Mars
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-12 16:23:27
The Mars Exploration Rovers have been controlled, driven, and communicated with for over four years by both men and women on a daily basis. However to celebrate National Women’s History Month (March 2008) an all-woman’s team was in charge of the rover Spirit on February 23, 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-12 16:23:27
The Mars Exploration Rovers have been controlled, driven, and communicated with for over four years by both men and women on a daily basis. However to celebrate National Women’s History Month (March 2008) an all-woman’s team was in charge of the rover Spirit on February 23, 2008.
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Mathematically speaking: wait don’t walk
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-01-31 07:49:48
According to three U.S. mathematicians, if you are waiting for something, like a ride on a bus, and its late, keep on waiting rather than walk to the next bus stop.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Health
2008-01-31 07:49:48
According to three U.S. mathematicians, if you are waiting for something, like a ride on a bus, and its late, keep on waiting rather than walk to the next bus stop.
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