The dainty veins gracing the wings of dragonflies and other insects are like fingerprints: Each wing displays a distinct pattern. A randomized mathematical process may help explain how certain thin ...

A unique pattern of brain organization may explain why children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often possess superior math skills. A small brain imaging study showed that children between the ...

During family dinner, we have a tradition. Everyone has to summarize their day by describing three good events and, if necessary, one bad event. When my turn arrived at a recent dinner, I turned to my ...

This month students explore one of the “big ideas” in algebraic thinking—patterns. Students build figures that follow a pattern and describe—with words and algebraic expressions—how the figures are ...

Algebra can often feel intimidating, filled with strange symbols and abstract concepts that seem hard to grasp. But with the right strategies, anyone can unlock its logic and see how algebra connects ...