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The Mystery and Physics of the Spiral Football Pass
There are two key players involved: gravity and angular momentum.
This Teen Calculates Mind-Boggling Math in Her Head
Apoorva Panidapu earned the moniker “the human calculator” for her math skills.
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion
The advancement could help pave the way for new energy sources.
The Area of a Circle, Explained with Pizza
Finding the area of a circle is easy with pizza and infinity.
Thought Experiment: The Infinite Hilbert's Hotel
At the Hilbert’s Hotel, there’s always room for one more.
The History of Zero | Zero to Infinity
Learn about when and where the number zero used worldwide today originated in these videos from NOVA: Zero to Infinity. Use this resource as an example of how different cultures have contributed to fundamental concepts in mathematics.
Zeno’s Paradoxes and Limits in Calculus | Zero to Infinity
Learn how the concept of a limit can help solve for instantaneous velocity in this video excerpt from NOVA: Zero to Infinity. Use this resource to provide opportunities for students to reason about limits and to construct an argument about instantaneous velocity.