A better way to simulate viscous liquids is present in this paper: Variational Stokes: A Unified Pressure-Viscosity Solver for Accurate Viscous Liquids
A better way to simulate a pile of melting armadillos
The "Hairy Ball" theorem explained
The Hairy Ball theorem, proved by Henri Poincaré in 1885, demonstrates that it's impossible to create a perfectly smooth hair pattern on a spherical surface. The theorem states that any… READ THE REST
Math, not artificial intelligence, powers new infinite world generator
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Song Pong: Syncing Pong to Music with Math
In the first issue of his newsletter, Victor Tao writes about his latest music visualizer, Song Pong: Lately I've been experimenting with music visualizers. One of my favorites is inspired… READ THE REST
Save money on heating bills this winter with a smart thermostat
TL;DR: Get a refurbished 3rd generation Google Nest in near-mint condition for only $99.99 (MSRP $249). Want to stay warm and toasty this winter without driving up your heating bills? Save where you… READ THE REST
If you're still using Windows 10, you're about to be in trouble
TL;DR: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course is available for only $19.97 (MSRP $237) until Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT. As of October 2025, Microsoft has phased… READ THE REST
For only $40 you can make Q4 a hit with Microsoft Office Professional 2021
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