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Great Words In Science Number One: Martingale
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Great Words In Science Number One: Martingale
In modern probability theory, a martingale is a random process which has an expected value equal to its current value. So if you are betting on someone flipping a coin over and over again and you are give[…]

Science Questions Yr Sister Asks You
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Science Questions Yr Sister Asks You (That You Don’t Know The Answer To):
“What does the word ‘turbo’ mean when it’s on a packet of disposable razors?”[…]

Now, I know I was blathering on about this in the pub last night,
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Now, I know I was blathering on about this in the pub last night, but it really does need blogging. The second best thing about “The Ultimate Popstar” on Channel 4 last Sunday was Shakin’ Stevens being in the top 15 best selling si[…]

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