Many of us could happily fold a paper crane, yet few feel confident solving an equation like x³ – 3 x² – x + 3 = 0, to find a value for x. Both activities, however, share similar skills: precision, the ability to follow an algorithm, an intuition for shape, and a search for pattern and symmetry. I’m a mathematician whose hobby is origami, and I love […] … learn more→
Learn how to make a sonobe unit in origami – and unlock a world of mathematical wonder
How to win at academic tearoom conversations – even when there are no tearooms
Did you have a break over Christmas / New Years? I hope so. It’s summer here in Australia, so we are rolling into the quiet month of January. For the second year in a row, we have a low fire danger summer, instead of a repeat of the horror of 2019. In fact, it pretty much […] … learn more→
How to cultivate CFO positive intelligence in your daily routine
As much as it is important to keep your body fit, mental fitness is equally important. What if we told you that a 3 min practice, 5 times a day, could change your life. Would you do it? Mental fitness is a concept that is gaining a lot of popularity. When you are mentally fit, […] … learn more→
How could the Big Bang arise from nothing?
“The last star will slowly cool and fade away. With its passing, the universe will become once more a void, without light or life or meaning.” So warned the physicist Brian Cox in the recent BBC series Universe. The fading of that last star will only be the beginning of an infinitely long, dark epoch. All […] … learn more→
How to increase the value of a property investment?
Whether owning your own home or dealing with an investment property, these ideas will help you increase the value of your investment for as little initial capital spend as possible. There are ways to increase the value of your home or investment property without stretching your budget too much. Any wise investor would consider these […] … learn more→
Samurai Cats – The latest NFT project brought to you by popular American DJ Steve Aoki and Japanese artist Hiro Ando.
Getting the art world on a digital platform the duo have teamed up to give a unique product to people via the NFT sphere. We have seen people from various industries step into unknown territories and make it big. We have one such fine example of present time by the name of Steve Aoki, who […] … learn more→
What if we and our societies enter our “second lives”?
Confucius said that we have two lives and that the second begins when we understand that we have only one. What if this was true not only of each and every one of us but also of our institutions, of our democracy, of our very species? What if we weren’t invulnerable? This is one of the great […] … learn more→
AI-powered chatbots, designed ethically, can support high-quality university teaching
While COVID-19 forced an emergency transformation to online learning at universities, learning how to teach efficiently and effectively online using different platforms and tools is a positive addition to education and is here to stay. To sustain this beneficial evolution and ensure quality education, universities should focus on supporting faculty to embrace and lead the change. The ethical and strategic use […] … learn more→
Latest applications of software systems in education
With the new year quickly approaching, there are several innovative of software solutions in primary, higher-level, or specialized education. According to recent studies, over ninety-person of teachers are using technology in the classroom nowadays. These innovative solutions help save valuable resources, promote strong communication, and manage student life-cycle data. Plus, revolutionary software tools enable educational […] … learn more→
Apprenticeships vs. cooperative education, pros and cons of each
Unless you have been hiding under rock for the past year, everybody knows that Biden (and the Democrats in general) want to change the auto industry from being dependent on gasoline powered cars to battery operated cars. People have their views on if their will be better for society, worse for society, or neutral (trading […] … learn more→