Nearly 200 years ago, the physicists Claude-Louis Navier and George Gabriel Stokes put the finishing touches on a set of equations that describe how fluids swirl. And for nearly 200 years, the ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...

A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such ...

You do not have to be a mathematician to figure out the series of equations involved in this brainteaser make no sense. This numerical riddle shows a pattern of addition equations before asking you to ...

The brainteaser, which has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), appears to show four basic equations. At first glance, the equation seemingly shows a pattern, one that is not easily cracked. Can you ...

Apple's release of iOS 18.1 builds on the groundbreaking features of iOS 18, offering users new capabilities and fixes. Among the best updates in iOS 18 is the enhanced Messages app, which now lets ...

Two new studies highlight the enigmatic nature of antimatter, revealing its potential role in both understanding the universe's origins and unlocking the secrets of particle physics. Reading time 3 ...

On my last trip to Paris, I noticed that many of the city’s most stylish residents were sporting flattering curtain fringes. Some had long, straight manes, à la Jane Birkin or Françoise Hardy; others ...

Euler Method: The simplest numerical method for solving ODEs, which uses the derivative to project forward. [ y_{n+1} = y_n + h \cdot f(x_n, y_n) ] Heun's Method (Improved Euler Method): A two-step ...

New polling suggests New Yorkers are increasingly affected by opioid abuse and more skeptical of officials' attempts to combat it. Assemblyman John T. McDonald III speaks to Prescription for Progress ...