Today is March 14 (3/14), which means it is Pi Day! It's also Einstein's birthday, so there are plenty of reasons to celebrate.
To get you in the mood, here are some fantastic videos celebrating every circle's favourite irrational number, 3.141592653589793238462...
Calculating Pi with Real Pies
How accurately can we calculate pi using hundreds of pies? Math comedian Matt Parker investigates.
3 Ways Pi Can Explain Practically Everything
Let Hank Green explain why pi is essential for everything from electric fields to the theory of general relativity.
Pi Smackdown at Perimeter Institute
What happens when a physicist and a mathematician face off in the ultimate Pi competition? Comedy. This video features math comedian Matt Parker and Perimeter Institute researcher Tibra Ali.
Pi and the Size of the Universe
How many digits of pi can you remember? How many do we really need? According to Dr. James Grime, 39 digits will do just fine.
Calculating Pi with Darts
Looking for a fun way to calculate pi? How about darts? Watch beloved science YouTubers Physics Girl and Veritasium take aim at calculating pi with a little target practice.
About PI
Perimeter Institute is the world’s largest research hub devoted to theoretical physics. The independent Institute was founded in 1999 to foster breakthroughs in the fundamental understanding of our universe, from the smallest particles to the entire cosmos. Research at Perimeter is motivated by the understanding that fundamental science advances human knowledge and catalyzes innovation, and that today’s theoretical physics is tomorrow’s technology. Located in the Region of Waterloo, the not-for-profit Institute is a unique public-private endeavour, including the Governments of Ontario and Canada, that enables cutting-edge research, trains the next generation of scientific pioneers, and shares the power of physics through award-winning educational outreach and public engagement.
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