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When was math invented?Humans started counting tens of thousands of years ago, but when did they begin figuring out advanced arithmetic, algebra and even calculus?
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Mathematicians devise new way to solve devilishly difficult algebra equationsMathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'.
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Mathematicians just solved a 125-year-old problem, uniting 3 theories in physicsA breakthrough in Hilbert's sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math
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Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism may have been an ancient Greek toy, new study hintsThe mysterious Antikythera Mechanism is 2,000 years old and has long puzzled scientists. New research into its triangle-shaped teeth may finally reveal its intended purpose.
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Mathematicians solve vexing 'crowd problem' that explains why public spaces devolve into chaosWhy do some crowds move in an orderly fashion while others devolve into a chaotic jumble? New research led by an MIT mathematician may finally crack the tricky crowd problem.
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How do we know pi is an irrational number?Are there mathematical ways to prove that pi is an irrational number that has no end?
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Pi quiz: How much do you know about this irrational number?Test yourself on math's most famous constant with this pi quiz.
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14-year-old known as 'the human calculator' breaks 6 math world records in 1 dayIndian teenager Aaryan Shulka performs calculations in his head quicker than most people can use a calculator. At a recent event hosted by Guinness World Records, 14-year-old Shulka shattered six mental math records in one day.
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Infamous 'sofa problem' that boggled mathematicians for decades may finally have a solutionA math problem delineating the largest-size sofa that can fit around a corner has finally been solved, though it may not help you move.
