IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The slide rule is a device to assist ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Frank J. Thomas (1924–1976), a ...

While some (math-phobics) still may relish the simple beauty and non-threatening functionality of the abacus, there are those who have made the transition to more challenging computing gadgets—many ...

It was the only technological tool widely and continuously used for over three centuries. For math and science geeks it was a badge of honor, nestled neatly into a plastic pocket protector along with ...

I still use a slide rule. I find it very efficient, much more so than using a computer often times. But I find people at work constantly asking what that "funny looking ruler" is. <BR>A quick google ...

I like aviator styled watches. Some of them have a a dial on the outside that can be used to compute speed/fuel supply/Oil pressure, but I have never learned how to use these functions myself.

Recently I overheard two high-school teachers say that many math teachers no longer teach students about significant figures. So, the young people don't realize 3.3 times 3.3 equals 11, not 10.89. One ...