Beth Py-Lieberman - Author, The Object at Hand: Intriguing and Inspiring Stories from the Smithsonian Collections Every year, the celebration of Pi Day (March 14 is 3.14) grows more ambitious. Math ...

When working with circles it is important to recognise and be able to name different parts of the circle. A segment of a circle is an area enclosed by a chord and an arc. What is the name given to a ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information This lively journal is produced five times per year and includes contributions from mathematics practitioners. It reflects the best ...

Pi, which indicates the ratio of the length of the circumference to the diameter of the circle, is a type of irrational number that cannot be expressed as a fraction in which both the molecule and the ...

This story originally appeared on the Conversation and is reprinted here with permission. Happy Pi Day, where we celebrate the world’s most famous number. The exact value of π=3.14159… has fascinated ...

Put the tape measure at the top of your hip bone, then bring it all the way around your body, level with your belly button. Make sure it's not too tight and that it's straight, even at the back. Don't ...

Every year on March 14, the scientific community and the world at large celebrate Pi Day in recognition of the mathematical constant with their favorite slice of pie and other quirky Pi-related ...