The Science of Pi

A mixture of AI and algorithms uncovered a hidden structure spanning 2,000 years of equations for pi

Random coin flips, floppy needles and mathematical mysteries reveal pi in new ways

Scientific American asked experts which type of Thanksgiving pie spikes blood sugar the most—and how to eat healthier while still enjoying the holidays

What would the world look like if we changed the value of pi? Whether in the real world or a game environment, the answer is complex

Later this year a tiny rover will carry out an unusual lunar task

How an incorrect value of pi almost got codified into law

Two physicists have come across infinitely many novel equations for pi while trying to develop a unifying theory of the fundamental forces

If pi is a “normal” number, the constant would contain much more than Shakespeare, resolving why such a random-looking number lives at the heart of simple circles

Mathematicians cannot determine whether multiplying pi by itself repeatedly might produce a whole number

Every year on Pi Day, we have a reason to celebrate one of math’s most famous symbols. But this year we speak to someone who has captured it in song.

The mathematical odyssey, plus a guide to calculating pi for yourself

Pi has been used by mathematicians for centuries