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Alex . 9/8/26 Alex . 9/8/26

The history of trigonometry

We have all heard of the three trigonometric ratios that describe how the length of a triangle’s sides relates to the size of its angles. These ratios and the math behind them didn’t appear out of nowhere. They emerged over the course of history as their use evolved and the math behind them changed. So, where did trigonometry come from?

Alex . 7/30/26 Alex . 7/30/26

Celebrating the life of Stephen Hawking

It is said that we are standing on the shoulders of giants: brilliant minds who pushed the boundaries of human knowledge to expand our understanding of the world. One such great mind is Stephen Hawking whose discoveries in astronomy and physics continue to shape the scientific world today.

Alex . 7/15/26 Alex . 7/15/26

What are the Van Allen radiation belts?

There is a major obstacle to travelling beyond the Earth but what is it and why is it such a big problem?