Search Results | number theory
Your search for "number theory" returned 860 results
How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle
science.howstuffworks.com/math-concepts/pythagorean-theorem.htm
The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.
Is there such a thing as the seven-year itch?
health.howstuffworks.com/relationships/marriage/seven-year-itch.htm
Is there such a thing as the seven-year itch? Visit Discovery Health to learn if there is such a thing as the seven-year itch.
Why Was Phrenology All the Rage in Victorian Times?
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/phrenology.htm
Phrenology, the belief that you could determine personality from the shape of someone's skull, was so popular in the Victorian era that phrenology parlors sprang up all over Europe and America. But the trend was soon debunked.
How Bioarchaeology Works
science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/archaeology/bioarchaeology.htm
Archaeologists dig up and study the material remains of human civilizations. Bioarchaeologists do the same thing, except they focus on the remains of, well, us. What's the big deal about old bones and teeth?
How 5G Works
electronics.howstuffworks.com/5g.htm
Ever been to a concert and not been able to get a signal on your smartphone? 5G promises to take care of that but it could be years before we see results.
How LARP Works
people.howstuffworks.com/larp.htm
If you've ever come across costumed people with mock weapons covered in duct tape, then you've probably seen some LARPers. Learn what they were doing.
How Schizophrenia Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/schizophrenia.htm
Schizophrenia is often confused with split personality disorder. Find out exactly what schizophrenia is in this article.
How Laughter Works
science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/laughter.htm
In this article, we'll look at laughter -- what it is, what happens in our brains when we laugh, what makes us laugh and how it can make us healthier and happier. You'll also learn that there's a tremendous amount that no one understands yet.
How Revisionist History Works
history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/revisionist-history.htm
Revisionist history can range from simply correcting a date to reconsidering the causes of a war. Learn why revisionist history is controversial.
How FEMA Works
people.howstuffworks.com/fema.htm
FEMA has been providing emergency relief for hurricanes, earthquakes, toxic contamination and more since 1979. Read more about how FEMA works.