People who hate math now have a good reason: It hurts. New research shows that math actually equals pain for some, in the brain at least. Comparing the brain scans of people with math anxiety with ...

Mathematics has always been one of the most challenging subjects for students of all ages. From simple arithmetic to complex ...

Brain scans can predict which children's math skills will improve the most with tutoring, a new study suggests. The research, published today (April 29) in the journal Proceedings of the National ...

How a centuries-old math puzzle helped us see inside the human brain. By Steven Strogatz Photo illustrations by Jens Mortensen Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with an object, uncovers the ...

When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...