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It’s almost March 14, better known as Pi Day – the only date on the calendar that looks like the first three digits of the mathematical constant, pi (π = 3.14). Not only does Pi Day give you an excellent excuse to eat pie, it’s also a fine time to learn and talk about math!
Math is everywhere, whether you notice it or not. Engineers use math to build bridges and buildings, and programmers use it to design the apps we use every day on our devices. Even astronomers rely on math to explore planets and stars far away in space.
But you don’t have to be a scientist to appreciate the many ways math helps us shape the world and understand the universe. Science Near Me, an interactive and customizable database full of science activities, provides ...
