“The nail and hammer are fundamental to the manufacture of chairs, tables, stools, cabinets, and other varied items. So are certain ‘Mathematical Formulas or Relationships’ to the solution of diverse ...

The relationship between a thin liquid film or drop of liquid and the shape of the surface that it wets is explained with a new simplified mathematical formula. Understanding the precise interaction ...

Mathematical formulas written over a hundred years ago could find an echo in the most current theories about black holes and ...

The fix for the disposable formula habit in Excel is already on your screen. At the very bottom of your Excel window is a ...

Learn why the achievements of Egypt, Babylon and Greece, though child’s play today, still stand as remarkable feats of intellect. It’s humbling to realize that much of high-school math, so vexing to ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

Recently, I co-authored and published a math paper that solved a 15-year-old mystery. But, unlike a book or a gadget, the work cannot be copyrighted or bought and sold. In fact, my co-author and I ...

Imagine: You and your partner have the same five days off from work. Each of you wants to spend the whole five days alone, apart from the kids. But you can't very well leave the little rascals ...

Celebrate National Mathematics Day on December 22, honouring Srinivasa Ramanujan's legacy. Discover how math extends beyond ...

For those who prefer something more traditional than the Treeasy, members of the University of Sheffield’s Maths society have devised a formula for the perfect Christmas tree in response to a ...