A deceptively simple math problem has left the internet stumped, proving it may be far trickier than it appears at first glance. The mathematical brain teaser, posted Friday by X user @BholanathDutta, ...

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Test your knowledge of taxicab geometry, triangular numbers, the golden ratio and more. Credit... Supported by By Steven Strogatz “Math, Revealed,” our four-part series exploring the mathematics ...

How a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain. By Steven Strogatz Photo illustrations by Jens Mortensen Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with an object, uncovers the ...

A mathematician has built an algebraic solution to an equation that was once believed impossible to solve. The equations are fundamental to maths as well as science, where they have broad applications ...

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 ...

Holiday traffic clogs the 110 Freeway as commuters leave before the Thanksgiving weekend in downtown Los Angeles. The DMV is running out of license plate numbers and is forced to change the plate ...

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