The cube shown above, known as the element cube, combines every 'collectible' element on Earth. Regarded by its creator as the world’s largest alloy, the cube is fashioned into a minimalist decorative ornament that could sit on your desk or coffee table! It consists of 62 elements (shown below) and measures 5 cm by 5 cm; it ships with a material analysis report - that presumably indicates what percentage of each metal is contained in the alloy - and offers custom engraving as an extra option.


Source: http://www.sciencealert.com/the-element-cube-combines-every-collectible-element-on-earth-into-one-weird-looking-cube ...

You've all experienced the 30-minute test problem. How to tackle it?

With all due respect to essay questions, math, science and engineering students can't tip-toe their way around answers. Test questions are most often multiple choice or free response… and don't let the "free" fool you – there is only one correct answer.

Besides "That test sucked," the most common complaint I've heard exiting the myriad math-based tests I've taken over the years is, "You know that long problem at the end? I didn't even know where to start. SO unfair."

I think what's really unfair is that person's right to use the same language as the rest of us… but I digress.

Truth be told, it's safe to say we've all had our trying times with lengthy, intricate word problems w ...