An apparently easy-looking math problem has left internet users scratching their heads. Give it a try to see if you can correctly solve this elementary-level equation.

The proof, known to be so hard that a mathematician once offered 10 martinis to whoever could figure it out, uses number ...

Examining mistakes gives students a chance to discuss misconceptions openly and find new approaches to solving problems.

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Researchers at the University of Alaska Anchorage are looking for community problems to solve using artificial intelligence. Kenrick Mock, the dean of UAA’s College of Engineering, said researchers ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: The importance of math literacy cannot be overstated (“Math crisis began a decade ago and has only ...

We meet a solutions architect who tells us that his defining characteristic is curiosity, and that for him success is in solving problems with technology, for people. In a recent episode of the First ...

The launch of Diablo 4 Season 10 is almost upon us. Ahead of the new season’s start on September 23, Blizzard hosted a Developer Update livestream, and delivered a packed show all about the upcoming ...

Math doesn’t have to be daunting, especially when your iPhone (or iPad) can do the heavy lifting. Tucked away inside iOS is a full-featured scientific calculator, ready to help you solve complex ...

HOHENFELS, Germany - Training environments and rotations to national training centers can be tough places for Soldiers and leaders to remain focused and stay positive. With the combined effect of bad ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Hard problems are usually not a welcome sight. But cryptographers love them. That’s because certain hard math problems underpin the ...