David Bessis was drawn to mathematics for the same reason that many people are driven away: He didn’t understand how it worked. Unlike other creative processes, like making music, which can be heard, ...

Single-sex school and a lack of confidence are key issues - but new training methods and awareness of systemic barriers ...

Number theorist Andrew Granville on what mathematics really is — and why objectivity is never quite within reach. In 2012, the mathematician Shinichi Mochizuki claimed he had solved the abc conjecture ...

For thousands of years, mathematicians have adapted to the latest advances in logic and reasoning. Are they ready for artificial intelligence? By Siobhan Roberts In the collection of the Getty museum ...

If you’re a hacker you may well have a passing interest in math, and if you have an interest in math you might like to hear about the direction of mathematical research. In a talk on this ...

Alessio Figalli studies optimal transport, a field of math that ranges from the movements of clouds to the workings of chatbots. By Siobhan Roberts The words “optimal” and “optimize” derive from the ...

Vedic Maths, originating from ancient Indian scriptures called the Vedas, uses 16 sutras to simplify mathematical calculations. Vedic Maths is an incredible tool that makes math simple, fast, and fun.

Mr Ramanujan independently discovered around 3,900 results and theorems. National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 to honor the life and achievements of the legendary ...

The ancient Romans developed many new techniques for engineering and architecture. The citizens of Rome enjoyed fountains, public baths, central heating, underground sewage systems and public toilets.