Mathematicians struggled to find the fewest number of pieces needed to cut an equilateral triangle and rearrange it into a ...

Now, more than 122 years after it was first proposed, Kamata and two other mathematicians have finally proved that a solution with fewer pieces is impossible. Their result was posted to the server ...

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Solve the math puzzle from our April 2025 issue. In honor of April Fools’ Day, we offer the puzzling case of the Lesser Fool.

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Feb. 19, 2025 — A new study of more than 1400 adults who gamble and play online video games has found loot box buying is associated with real-world gambling, video gaming addiction, and other ...

Giving students a peek at the math under the hood of AI can help them understand the potential power and pitfalls of the ...

A simple math puzzle has caused a flurry of controversy among math afficionados on the internet over the correct way to find ...

This is at once apparent when you focus on the fact that a cube has six sides. The saw cuts straight—one side at a time. To ...

A University of Virginia mathematician’s research reveals a surprising connection between integer partitions and prime numbers, earning him national recognition.

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Between July and November 2023, the average number of migrants staying overnight was less than 100, but in the following months the highest daily averages were in April (181), May (265 ...