Latest about Mathematics
This Biologist Cracked a Problem That's Stumped Mathematicians for 68 Years
An amateur mathematician just partially solved the Hadwiger-Nelson problem, which has vexed mathematicians since 1950.
Creator of 'Grand Unified Theory of Mathematics' Wins Prestigious Math Prize
Robert Langlands, a professor at the Institute for Advanced Studies at Princeton University, won one of mathematics' most prestigious prizes for a lifetime for groundbreaking work.
Famous Mathematician Joseph Fourier Would Have Been 250 Today. Here's Why He Matters
Fourier's discoveries can still be felt in modern-day radiology, climate science and physics.
10 Surprising Facts About Pi
From its ancient origins to the unanswered questions, here are some surprising facts about pi.
This Huge New Prime Number Is a Very Big Deal
This prime is worth $3,000, but a $250,000 prime is getting much closer.
Mathematicians Awarded $3 Million for Cracking Century-Old Problem
The Breakthrough Prize in mathematics was awarded to two researchers who showed that polynomial questions with many variables have a finite number of solution types.
Who Invented Zero?
The concept of zero, both as a placeholder and as a symbol for nothing, is a relatively recent development.
