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The Sieve of Eratosthenes

Administrator — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:12:40 +0000

In this post we are going to investigate an ancient but highly effective algorithm known as the Sieve of Eratosthenes. This method, named after the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes (276 BC – 194B), is a simple and efficient way to find…

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The Barnsley Fern Fractal

Administrator — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:03:23 +0000

Nature has always been a source of inspiration for artists, mathematicians, and scientists alike. One of the most fascinating examples of this intersection is the Barnsley Fern, a mathematical construct that mimics the intricate patterns of a natural fern. The…

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Eratosthenes: The Ancient Scholar Who Measured the Earth

Administrator — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:06:29 +0000

In the annals of scientific history, few names stand out as prominently as Eratosthenes. A polymath of the ancient world, Eratosthenes made significant contributions to various fields, including geography, mathematics, and astronomy. However, he is best known for his remarkable…

World Capital Cities – Python Quiz

Administrator — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 09:17:32 +0000

Are you ready to test your knowledge of world capital cities? In this Python programming challenge, we’ll create an interactive quiz game. The game will display one capital city and four other non-capital cities in random order. Your task is…

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CPU Design using Logic Gates

Administrator — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 08:45:17 +0000

Let’s embark on an exciting journey to dissect and understand a small, fully functional CPU made entirely of logic gates. This design serves as a proof of concept, illustrating how the main components of a CPU work together to execute…

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Designing a 4-Byte RAM Circuit using Logic Gates

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:52:13 +0000

In the world of digital electronics, memory storage is a fundamental concept that underpins the functionality of computers and other digital systems. At the heart of these systems are logic gates and circuits that work together to store and retrieve…

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Bonsai Haven – CSS Task

Administrator — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:33:43 +0000

Welcome to this exciting web design programming challenge designed to enhance your CSS skills. Today you’ll be working on the home page of an online shop called Bonzai Haven, an online store specialising in selling beautiful bonsai trees. In this…

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Stargate Access Code – Python Chalenge

Administrator — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:14:03 +0000

You are aboard a state-of-the-art spaceship, a few million light-years away from planet Earth, hurtling through the cosmos on a critical mission. Following a system outage, the AI on board went into shutdown mode and locked all doors onboard the…

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Stranger Code Challenge

Administrator — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:17:37 +0000

Welcome to our latest programming challenge! This time, we’re diving into the world of Stranger Things and the challenge is based on a piece of code seen in the second series of Stranger Things (Episode 8) where, following a total…

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The Uses and Characteristics of Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)

Administrator — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:17:55 +0000

A Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specialised electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to perform complex calculations on large data sets and/or to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to…