Like physics, math has its own set of “fundamental particles”—the prime numbers, which can’t be broken down into smaller ...

It is one of the most famous questions in science, and it was asked, as legend has it, over lunch. Enrico Fermi, the ...

Holding a big bottle of water and a bag of steamed buns, and with uncombed hair and a slightly awkward way of speaking, Wei Dongyi does not seem like a typical university teacher. Wei, an assistant ...

A question from his granddaughter sparked Ed Scheinerman's new book, 'A Guide to Infinity', where he shows that infinity ...

Since ancient Greece, researchers have tried to isolate special rational points on curves. Now they have the first ever formula that applies uniformly to all curves ...

What sets Finnish racers apart isn’t just raw talent or nerves of steel. It’s their uncanny ability to calculate risk at high speed, blending instinct with mathematical thinking in the split seconds ...

There is a brainteaser, which claims to be a ‘Harvard University’ puzzle, doing the rounds on social media. The image that keeps circulating online shows the Harvard crest, the words "Harvard ...

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we ...

“Our goal was to build a clear mathematical bridge between abstract algebra and the experience of listening to music,” said study co-author Olga Ibragimova. “When we think of melodies as shapes we can ...

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity ...

If you feel like the least popular person among your friends, then a handy piece of maths might improve your mood, says Peter Rowlett ...

A Scottish bar was awarded a prestigious award at this year’s Michelin ceremony in Dublin. Rosalind Erskine visited to find out more about their drinks and ethos.