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Thursday, 24 August 2017 00:00

The True Size

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It is hard to represent our spherical world on flat piece of paper. Cartographers use something called a "projection" to morph the globe into 2D map. The most popular of these is the Mercator projection.

Every map projection introduces distortion, and each has its own set of problems. One of the most common criticisms of the Mercator map is that it exaggerates the size of countries nearer the poles (US, Russia, Europe), while downplaying the size of those near the equator (the African Continent). On the Mercator projection Greenland appears to be roughly the same size as Africa. In reality, Greenland is 0.8 million sq. miles and Africa is 11.6 million sq. miles, nearly 14 and a half times larger.

Tuesday, 22 August 2017 00:00

Solar Eclipse Photos

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These are some breathtaking photos from the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.

Wednesday, 23 August 2017 00:00

International Space Station Tour Video

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One of the most detailed tours of the ISS from American astronaut Steven Swanson.

Thursday, 25 May 2017 00:00

Stock Market Simulator

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Have you thought about buying stock in a certain company but just didn't have the cash to make a trade? Or perhaps you heard news about a company and though to yourself that the stock price was poised to rise? Or maybe have you have always just wanted to know more about picking stocks? Thanks to virtual stock exchange technology, stock market simulators (aka stock market games) that let you pick securities, make trades and track the results, all without risking a penny. This can be a useful simulator for learning and teaching about how the market works. Start with $100,000 in virtual cash and put your trading skills to the test!

Wednesday, 24 May 2017 00:00

DraftMap

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Proofread your text and check for repetitive words, passive voice, cliches, readability issues, and more. DraftMap also comes with an extension to proofread your Gmail messages before you send them.

Tuesday, 23 May 2017 00:00

A Day in the Life of Americans

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This is a visual simulation of 1,000 people's average day. It's based on 2014 data from the American Time Use Survey, made accessible by the ATUS Extract Builder.

Friday, 26 May 2017 00:00

AllTrails

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This summer, get outdoors and explore Utah's beautiful mountains. AllTrails is a great app for hikers, backpackers, and mountain bikers, with the largest collection of detailed, hand-curated trail maps so you can hit the trail with confidence.

Sunday, 21 May 2017 00:00

Cool Math Games

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This collection of math games is where logic and thinking meet entertainment, with a lot of challenges that will make you forget you're getting a mental workout!

Monday, 22 May 2017 00:00

fxSolver

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This is a repository of formulas from all types of mathematical, engineering, and scientific fields. Browse the formulas on ƒxSolver as a reference, or use the calculation tools to solve your problems.

Friday, 19 May 2017 00:00

Edabit

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Edabit is a programming tutorial site that goes beyond teaching basic syntax, and focuses problem-solving skills and how to "think like a programmer." Instead of just showing beginners how to code and stopping after basic syntax, Edabit encourages users to actually make stuff.

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