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Is Mark Watney in Artemis?
Space & NavigationAs played by Matt Damon in the film version, Watney was the epitome of a nerd-bro MacGyver. In his new book, “Artemis” — already a bestseller — Weir sends us into space again for what is mostly a high-paced heist novel. Is the gardener in Artemis Mark Watney? Mark Watney Many readers have suspected that
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What are Saturn’s moons made of?
Space & NavigationSaturn’s Moons: What Are They Really Made Of? Saturn. Just the name conjures up images of those stunning rings, right? But did you know it’s also got a whole posse of moons? As of March 2025, we’re talking about a whopping 146 of them! That’s enough to steal the “Moon King” crown back from Jupiter.
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What is algebra in linear algebra?
Space & NavigationLinear Algebra: It’s More Than Just Equations (And Why You Should Care) Okay, so you’ve probably heard of linear algebra. Maybe you even took a class on it. But if you’re like most people, you might be wondering: what is it, really? And why should I care? Well, in a nutshell, linear algebra takes the
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What is a sector of a circle in maths?
Space & NavigationPizza Slices and Math: Let’s Talk Circle Sectors Circles. They’re everywhere, right? From the wheels on your car to the sun in the sky, this fundamental shape pops up constantly. And nestled within every circle are these cool little components called sectors. Ever wonder what they’re all about? So, what is a sector, exactly? Well,
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What is the current sunspot cycle?
Space & NavigationDecoding the Sun: What’s Up With the Current Sunspot Cycle? Our Sun, that big ball of fire in the sky, is way more dynamic than it looks. One of its most fascinating quirks is the sunspot cycle – a roughly 11-year rhythm of activity on its surface. Think of it like the Sun’s own heartbeat.
on April 25, 2022
Can a linear transformation go from r2 to r3?
Space & NavigationCan a Flatlander Visit a 3D World? (Or, Can a Linear Transformation Go From R² to R³?) So, you’re diving into linear algebra, huh? Awesome! One of the first head-scratchers is this: can you really map something from a 2D world (like a piece of paper) into a 3D world (like, well, the world around