Jason Cole is a physicist turned software engineer from Bristol, working on next-generation data analytics at Count. He writes about physics, mathematics, data visualization, and software engineering, with work featured across major media outlets.
8 articles from this blog
A technical exploration of strategies for generating non-conflicting z-index values in 2D software to prevent object bunching and ensure efficient updates.
A technical analysis of UK rainfall data, covering data scraping, visualization, and processing using Python and APIs.
A mathematical and computational exploration of the probability of a coin landing on its edge, inspired by Matt Parker's question about a 'three-sided coin'.
A technical exploration of creating interactive Newton fractals using WebGL and GPU shaders, inspired by a 3Blue1Brown video.
A critique of MATLAB's flaws and a nostalgic look at its unique productivity features for scientific computing, with suggestions for improvement.
A physics analysis of the optimal angle to jump from a swing for maximum distance, contrasting it with simple projectile motion.
A mathematical analysis of why a garden sprinkler waters unevenly, deriving equations for water distribution and proposing a technical fix.
A technical guide to calculating sunlight exposure in a garden using solar position algorithms and interactive web tools.
