Math

The signature of Sak Tahn Waax, or “White-Chested Fox,” was found inscribed in a 1,000-year-old chamber beneath present-day Guatemala

A 23-year-old student overturned an ancient conjecture about one of math’s simplest operations

During World War II, statistics helped the Allies estimate the number of enemy tanks, which proved essential in the decisive move against Nazi Germany

Here’s how Emmy Noether’s theorem uses the Lagrangian to provide a formula for calculating the quantity of symmetries in a system—like the orbit of planets

Noether's work helped prove the conservation of energy in physics, a key foundation for Einstein's theory of relativity

The quest to approximate irrational numbers with fractions reveals hidden patterns, surprising hierarchies and enduring mathematical mysteries

Why the human brain can't fathom what it means to be a trillionaire

Some mathematicians have predicted when humanity’s downfall might occur—though the circumstances are unspecified

Find the lengths of the sides of the square in this math puzzle

Creating artificial-intelligence tools for cancer detection

The mathematician and former NFL player on the benefits of having a broad background for young people who are interested in science

The prolific mathematician discusses the role culture plays in understanding and appreciating science