Mathematics

The 2026 Fields Medals recognize breakthroughs in the math of messy fluids, tangled knots, spinning pencils, and more

A new breakthrough pushes the limits of randomness, bringing a decades-old mathematical mystery closer to resolution

What’s the secret to prompting an AI to solve math problems that have left humans stumped? Tell it to believe in itself

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

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

The renowned physicist on the lack of public support for political interference in science

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

Mikhail Verbitsky was detained at an Armenian airport last Thursday on charges of inciting terrorism