What is Google’s “unexplained phenomenon”?
Today, Google’s search page logo has a UFO abducting one of the O’s with a laser beam. If you click on the logo, you will be pointed to search results for “unexplained phenomenon”.
Similar gimmicks are not new to Google. On all major occasions, Google displays similar logos which when clicked provide information on the occasion. But,
what exactly does… Continue reading
Computer algorithm to decipher ancient texts
Israeli researchers have announced that they have invented a computer algorithm that can decipher ancient texts. This may probably be the basis of a search engine dedicated exclusively to ancient texts.
The application makes use of pattern recognition similar to the fingerprint identification. However, in this case the program recognizes letters, words and writing styles. This software will save historians… Continue reading
Roman Abacus
The Roman abacus was developed in ancient Rome from the Babylonian abacus. The Roman abacus is a portable base 10 version of the Babylonian abacus. When compared with the later, the Roman abacus is less capable.
The Roman abacus was the 1st portable calculating device that was used by architects, engineers, merchants and tax collectors. It greatly simplified mathematical calculations.… Continue reading
Invention of the Abacus
The abacus was one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind. It led to development of mathematics and expansion of sciences and travel. It also played an important role in the expansion of trade and commerce. Modern electron computers and calculators have their origins in the abacus. In fact, we can consider the abacus as the ancestor of… Continue reading