Once a century, a very special day comes along. That day is today — 9/16/25. Pi Day (3/14) often comes with sweet treats; Square Root Day (4/4/16 or 5/5/25, for example) has a certain numerical rhyme.

Sugarcane cultivation currently occupies approximately 9 million hectares in Brazil, making it the largest producer in the world, with estimated 691,000 metric tons in the 2016/2017 growing season ...

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, has launched a new messaging app, designed to operate without the internet. Bitchat, described by Dorsey as a “weekend project”, does not require personal ...

Abstract: The paper presents a novel method of evaluating the square root function in FPGA. The method uses a linear approximation subsystem with a reduced size of a look-up table. The reduction in ...

May is almost here, bringing warmer weather and various holidays, such as Mother's Day, Memorial Day and Cinco de Mayo. While Cinco de Mayo is the most popular reason to celebrate May 5, this year, ...

Modern agriculture highly depends on the achievements of crop domestication and improvement. While these activities increase yields, they also reduce the genetic diversity of crops. At the same time, ...

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It's made up of several different substances, including water, protein, lipids, minerals and chemicals. The average adult's skin weighs about 6 pounds. Its ...

Soft drink challengers Nix & Kix and Square Root Soda have secured rescue deals to ensure the survival of the brands after being hit by challenging headwinds in the category. Amsterdam-based group ...

Maca is a plant that originated in Peru. Its root is a natural remedy that some people use to treat specific health issues, including infertility and low sex drive. However, more research is needed.

LIVING in the modern world often involves creating and preserving memories of the day using smartphones. This includes taking photos, particularly at night. Night shots provide a therapeutic ...