For some, doing math in school was the worst punishment they could think of. For others, it was like snapping their fingers.

Mathematicians finally understand the behavior of an important class of differential equations that describe everything from water pressure to oxygen levels in human tissues. The trajectory of a storm ...

In Brookline, at the corner of Beacon and Washington Street, shiny SUVs pull up to a nondescript yellow building. Kids hurry out of the cars, and teachers usher them through the building’s glass doors ...

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Brain teasers are fun little puzzles that challenges your thinking and makes you think various outcomes. These puzzles are simple to look but they always hide a twist that surprises you. Solving a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: The importance of math literacy cannot be overstated (“Math crisis began a decade ago and has only ...

In grade school, you were probably constantly drilled on mathematics. Whether it be multiplication tables, simple addition, or complicated division, it was taught over and over again that quick math ...

Canadian artist Katie Stelmanis has announced a new album as Austra, her first since 2020’s HiRUDiN. Chin Up Buttercup is due out November 14 via Domino. She co-produced it with Kieran Adams, taking ...

Polynomial equations are a cornerstone of algebra, familiar to every student in their basic quadratic form. But beyond degree 4, the complexity skyrockets. While formulas exist for equations up to the ...

The internet is torn over an elementary-level math equation, with people suggesting conflicting answers based on their approaches. The simple math problem went viral on X this week, leaving thousands ...