Names to Run Away From Really Fast. 9 Equations True Geeks Should (at Least Pretend to) Know. Even for those of us who finished high school algebra on a wing and a prayer, there's something compelling about equations.
The world's complexities and uncertainties are distilled and set in orderly figures, with a handful of characters sufficing to capture the universe itself. For your enjoyment, the Wired Science team has gathered nine of our favorite equations. Some represent the universe; others, the nature of life. One represents the limit of equations.We do advise, however, against getting any of these equations tattooed on your body, much less branded. An equation t-shirt would do just fine.Above:The Beautiful Equation: Euler’s IdentityAlso called Euler’s relation, or the Euler equation of complex analysis, this bit of mathematics enjoys accolades across geeky disciplines.
6 Things Every Guy Should Know How To Do. Guys are guys.
If we weren’t guys, we’d be chicks. That’s just basic science. Impact: Earth!