Asian Spectator


The Times

.

Pi gets all the fanfare, but other numbers also deserve their own math holidays

  • Written by Manil Suri, Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Pi gets all the fanfare, but other numbers also deserve their own math holidaysOne mathematical constant describes the population growth rate of a bunch of rabbits.Supalerk Laipawat/EyeEm via Getty Images

March 14 is celebrated as Pi Day because the date, when written as 3/14, matches the start of the decimal expansion 3.14159… of the most famous mathematical constant.

By itself, pi is simply a number, one among...

More Articles ...

  1. Distant star TOI-700 has two potentially habitable planets orbiting it – making it an excellent candidate in the search for life
  2. School choice proposals rarely go before voters – and typically fail when they do
  3. Syria's earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse
  4. Robots are performing Hindu rituals -- some devotees fear they'll replace worshippers
  5. Once the Callery pear tree was landscapers' favorite – now states are banning this invasive species and urging homeowners to cut it down
  6. Should you pay for Meta's and Twitter’s verified identity subscriptions? A social media researcher explains how the choice you face affects everyone else
  7. The women who stood with Martin Luther King Jr. and sustained a movement for social change
  8. Russia wants military aid from China – here’s why this deal could help China, too
  9. What are the limits of presidential power to forgive student loans? A constitutional law expert answers 5 questions
  10. Human genome editing offers tantalizing possibilities – but without clear guidelines, many ethical questions still remain

Magazine

Compressed Air Pipe and Fittings: What Every Australian Industrial Facility Needs to Know

Compressed air is the fourth utility of modern industry, right alongside electricity, gas, and water. Yet despite its critical role in powering everything from pneumatic tools to automated productio...

Common Risks Hidden in Commercial Lease Agreements

Commercial leases are often longer and more complex than tenants expect, and the fine print can carry significant financial and operational consequences over the years that follow. Many business own...

Corporate Secretarial Services in Singapore: Annual Compliance, Key Filings, and Common Mistake

Annual compliance in Singapore should not be treated as a once-a-year administrative event. It is an ongoing governance system that depends on accurate records, timely filings, disciplined approvals...

hacklink hack forum hacklink film izle hacklink z-librarytelegram下载matbetgrandpashabet giriş güncel girişgrandpashabet en çok kazandiran oyunskorbettelegram webjojobet güncelroyalbet girişjojobetjojobetkingroyaldeneme bonusumeritkingagen bolacasibomjojobetjojobetjojobetjojobet