Baez called for the development of new mathematics — he called it “green” math — to better capture the workings of Earth’s biosphere and climate. For his part, he sought to apply category theory, a ...

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 ...

Each year, after the CBSE Physics board examination, a familiar remark echoes through classrooms and staff rooms: “The numericals were not difficult, but they were confusing.” This confusion is not ...

An elementary math problem has divided the internet after an easy-looking equation turned out to be anything but simple. Many X users were stumped by the problem 16 ÷ 4 X 4 - 4, posted by ...

This video follows a behavioral experiment in which a bonobo is introduced to the mechanics of Pac-Man. Researchers study how quickly the primate learns patterns, avoids threats, and seeks rewards ...

This chaotic-looking "double pendulum" follows a large number of rules that govern its motion. Researchers have trained AI to take data from its movements to uncover simple equations that successfully ...

Recently, UC San Diego posted an internal report outlining the challenges it faces in undergraduate admissions. While motivated by concern for the well-being and success of our students, the report — ...

With rapid technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming various fields — and mathematics is no exception. Today, AI tools are reshaping how we approach math by making ...

Math doesn’t have to be daunting, especially when your iPhone (or iPad) can do the heavy lifting. Tucked away inside iOS is a full-featured scientific calculator, ready to help you solve complex ...

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My childhood fascination with the night sky led me to study astronomy and physics at university. By my second year, I was operating the telescope atop the physics building, tracking celestial objects ...

Mathematicians sometimes think of their research as a garden and unsolved problems as seeds waiting to sprout. Some problems are analogous to tulip bulbs. As mathematicians work to solve them, they ...