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Why Mathematicians Study Knots

October 31, 2022

Far from being an abstract mathematical curiosity, knot theory has driven many findings in math and beyond.

How to Win at Wordle (Without Cheating)

October 25, 2022

Solve these puzzle questions to level up your Wordle game.

Mathematicians Discover the Fibonacci Numbers Hiding in Strange Spaces

October 17, 2022

Recent explorations of unique geometric worlds reveal perplexing patterns, including the Fibonacci sequence and the golden ratio.

Teenager Solves Stubborn Riddle About Prime Number Look-Alikes

October 13, 2022

In his senior year of high school, Daniel Larsen proved a key theorem about Carmichael numbers — strange entities that mimic the primes.

‘Monumental’ Math Proof Solves Triple Bubble Problem and More

October 6, 2022

The decades-old Sullivan’s conjecture, about the best way to minimize the surface area of a bubble cluster, was thought to be out of reach for three bubbles and up — until a new breakthrough result.

How Star Trek’s Lieutenant Uhura Overcame Astronomical Odds

September 30, 2022

Readers rescued a Star Trek crew from a probabilistic predicament armed only with the power of mathematical reasoning.

How Big Is Infinity?

September 27, 2022

Of all the endless questions children and mathematicians have asked about infinity, one of the biggest has to do with its size.

The New Math of Wrinkling

September 22, 2022

A comprehensive mathematical framework treats wrinkling patterns as elegant solutions to geometric problems.

How Mathematical Curves Enable Advanced Communication

September 19, 2022

A simple geometric idea has been used to power advances in information theory, cryptography and even blockchain technology.

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