All Abel Prize Winners Till Date (2003-2026)
The Abel Prize is mathematics' equivalent of the Nobel Prize, awarded annually since 2003 for outstanding contributions to the field. I maintain a complete list of all Abel Prize laureates…
Recreations
Welcome to the “Recreations” category! Here, I share all the fun and exciting activities that can elevate your leisure time. From outdoor adventures to cozy indoor hobbies, there’s something for everyone. I’ll provide you with tips, inspiration, and personal stories to ignite your passion for play. Join me as we explore creative ways to unwind and enjoy life—because you deserve some time to just have fun!
Examination Strategies : Tactics & Tips
Exam preparation isn't just about studying harder. It's about studying smarter. I cover practical strategies for managing your nervous system, timing your revision, structuring your answers, and maintaining physical health…
Hopalong Orbits Visualizer: Stunning WebGL Experiment
Barry Martin's Hopalong Orbits Visualizer is a stunning WebGL experiment that renders abstract mathematical art in 3D. Using the Hopalong Attractor algorithm and three.js, it transforms simple equations into mesmerizing…
Euler’s (Prime to) Prime Generating Equation
Euler discovered a simple formula that generates 40 consecutive prime numbers: n squared plus n plus 41. Plug in 0 through 39 and every output is prime. I explore why…
Irrational Numbers and The Proofs of their Irrationality
How do you prove a number is irrational? You can't check infinitely many decimal places. You need a proof. I present the classic proofs of irrationality for square root of…
The Area of a Disk
The area of a disk is pi times radius squared. You memorized this in middle school. But do you know why it's true? Most people don't. I show you the…
Triangle Inequality
The triangle inequality sounds obvious. No side of a triangle can be longer than the other two sides combined. But proving it rigorously is where things get interesting. I cover…
Find the Day of a Date using this Calendar Formula
You can figure out what day of the week any date falls on. No calendar needed. Just arithmetic. I'll teach you a genuine mathematical formula that works for any date…
Three Children, Two Friends and One Mathematical Puzzle
This logic puzzle about three children and two friends is one of my favorites. It looks simple. Then you realize you're missing something. I've used it to teach logical reasoning…
6 Best Social Networks for Math Majors
Math majors need communities, not just textbooks. I've found six social networks specifically designed for mathematics enthusiasts. These platforms let you discuss proofs, share problems, collaborate on research, and connect…
Vedic Multiplication: Do you multiply this way!
Before college, I multiplied numbers the boring way. Then I discovered Vedic multiplication in a Hindi magazine called 'Bhaskar Bhoomi.' It felt like magic. I'll teach you the crisscross method…
Russian Peasant Multiplication: The Ancient Method That Uses Only Doubling and Halving
Russian Peasant Multiplication is an ancient technique that multiplies any two numbers using only doubling and halving. No multiplication tables needed. I explain the method step by step, prove why…