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While some (math-phobics) still may relish the simple beauty and non-threatening functionality of the abacus, there are those who have made the transition to more challenging computing gadgets—many ...

It is no secret that we like slide rules around the Hackaday bunker, and among our favorites are the cylindrical slide rules. [Chris Staecker] likes them, too, and recently even 3D printed a version.

THE principles upon which the construction of slide rules depend are described in this pamphlet, and numerous examples are given of the methods of use of such mechanical aids to calculation.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This stapled ten-page leaflet arrived ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Jerry Ross, along with about 200 other Purdue University alumni, have added their slide rules to a new exhibit at their alma mater that testifies ...

WHENEVER a particular type of calculation is to be repeated frequently, the use of slide rules, nomograms or graphs eliminates a major part of the time required. This is frequently the case in ...

MARTHA DIBBLEE reminds us that we no longer require students to use a slide rule (C&EN, March 2, page 6). As a result, today's students have lost a feeling for the meaning of accuracy. Because ...