The film “Gifted” has the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) displaying the seven Millennium Prize Problems on a wall of the Margareta Taylor Lobby. This scene highlights the importance of these unsolved riddles and their possible influence on our future. Mary Adler, the prodigious young mathematician shown in the film, is irresistibly attracted to the […]
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Harmony in Equinox: Celebrating the Dance of Light and Shadow
The equinoxes are the exact moments in our calendar when the length of daylight and darkness is exactly the same. The astronomical events that occur twice a year include a delicate balance between the brilliance of sunshine and the obscurity of shadow, resulting in a celestial ballet of harmonious proportions happening spring called vernal equinox […]
Obsidian Knives
Obsidian, a natural result of volcanic processes, is widely known for its remarkable ability to cut with precision. It has been highly respected for countless years due to its practical usefulness and stunning aesthetics. These blades are created by the rapid cooling of lava, resulting in an edge that exceeds that of steel. As a […]