1.News of the dayBonus question for that one extra mark...you got 100 years to solve
The solution maps the inner workings of E8, an esoteric 248-dimensional structure that is an example of a Lie (pronounced "Lee") group. Or ABCDEFG, HIJKMNOP...
Don't ask me what an E8 is, just look stare at the picture and be amazed.
2.Quote of the day
"To say what precisely it is is something even many mathematicians can't understand"
- Jeffrey Adams, the project's leader and a math professor at the University of Maryland.
3.Article of the day
One article Two responses Three thoughts
You probably want to read the Chinese version instead. I respect Lung Ying-tai's thoughts and I like her writing style, even if I don't agree some of her points.
Read it. Its a good one...if you love Chinese culture...and care about the future of China.
4.Video of the day
Chinese are NOT STUPID
Chinese are NOT STUPID...they are smarter than YOU!
To a lot of Canadians, this is a very famous comedian. IF you like his style (Believe me, you will), go watch this - Comedy Central LIVE - Russell Peters
Be a man! Do the right thing! Watch it!!!




































