A classic math rule now handles infinity. New work strengthens the math behind physics and unbounded systems. % ...

The simulation hypothesis—the idea that our universe might be an artificial construct running on some advanced alien computer ...

Explore how backward induction helps solve game theory problems by working from the end backward to determine optimal actions. Learn with practical examples.

Halafian pottery shows that early agricultural societies practiced advanced mathematical thinking through plant-based art long before writing.

AI shapes daily life but remains unreliable and costly. Canada can lead by investing in the mathematics that make these ...

Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...

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A 2025 CAP survey of early career teachers sheds light on the experiences and factors that assisted or hindered their persistence in the field.