Polynesians may have beat computers to using binary

Ars Technica » Scientific Method 2014-01-07

Summary:

A mixed binary/decimal system may have made some calculations easier.

Link:

http://feeds.arstechnica.com/~r/arstechnica/science/~3/Z7WBkmxsGFQ/

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Berkeley Law Library -- Reference & Research Services » Ars Technica » Scientific Method

Tags:

scientific method anthropology binary math polynesia

Authors:

John Timmer

Date tagged:

01/07/2014, 18:50

Date published:

12/19/2013, 13:31