The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. At the turn of the 20th century, the renowned mathematician David Hilbert had a grand ambition to bring a more rigorous, mathematical ...

"Of all the equations of physics, perhaps the most magical is the Dirac equation." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. British ...

A single X thread on 12 July turned into a viral classroom discussion when Telegram founder Pavel Durov urged students to “pick MATH.” He framed the subject as a boot camp for logic—something every ...