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Logarithms explained: Everything you need to know

Complete Explanation A logarithm is the power which a certain number is raised to get another number. Before calculators and various types of complex computers were invented it was difficult for ...
Las Vegas Sun

Dewey Decimal System still most common, but some libraries using updated classification

Dewey Decimal System Day today marks the birthday of librarian Melvil Dewey and celebrates the library classification system ...
psypost.org

New research reveals the cognitive hurdles created by our number systems

Most of us have little trouble working out how many millilitres are in 2.4 litres of water (it’s 2,400). But the same can’t be said when we’re asked how many minutes are in 2.4 hours (it’s 144).
Scientific American

How to Identify a Prime Number without a Computer

Is 170,141,183,460,469,231,731,687,303,715,884,105,727 prime? Before you ask the Internet for an answer, can you consider how you might answer that question without a ...
The Conversation

How number systems shape our thinking and what it means for learning, language and culture

Jean-Charles Pelland's work has been made possible by financial support from the ‘QUANTA: Evolution of Cognitive Tools for Quantification’ project, which has received funding from the European ...
Wall Street Journal

The Next Big Quantum Computer Has Arrived

Quantinuum, the $10 billion firm that’s become one of the biggest players in quantum computing, unveiled its latest computer Wednesday. The Helios machine represents an important leap in terms of ...
techobserver

DGCA launches auto computer number system for flight crew

DGCA has launched auto-generation of computer numbers for flight crew candidates via its Pariksha portal, using DigiLocker for document verification to speed up licensing and reduce manual work. New ...
newsonair

DGCA Introduces Auto-Generated Computer Numbers for Flight Crew Candidates

Directorate General of Civil Aviation has introduced auto generation of Computer Numbers for Flight Crew (FC) candidates applying through the Pariksha portal, with effect from yesterday. The Ministry ...
WDSU

Louisiana 911 systems restored after hours-long phone outage

DRY. THIS IS BREAKING NEWS ON WDSU NEWS AT 4:00. AND WE BEGIN WITH THAT BREAKING NEWS. THE 911 OPERATIONS NOW FIXED AFTER AN HOURS LONG OUTAGE. THIS ALSO IMPACTED MISSISSIPPI OPERATIONS IN 311. THE ...
Sports Illustrated

Numbers Behind MLB's New ABS Challenge System Suggest One Position Could Be Crucial

MLB on Tuesday announced that the ABS Challenge System will be utilized for the first time during the 2026 spring training, regular season and postseason. MLB tested the ABS Challenge System during ...
The Conversation

As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better experience

Allie McCreary receives funding from the Public Lands Service Coalition and New Frontiers in Research Fund (Government of Canada). Michael Brunson is affiliated with The Appalachian Trail Conservancy ...