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Most of us first hear about the irrational number π (pi)—rounded off as 3.14, with an infinite number of decimal digits—in school, where we learn about its use in the context of a circle. More ...

Prof. Albert Einstein’s latest mathematical formulae on the relation between the forces of electromagnetism and gravitation, which it is hoped will help explain nuclear forces, was published by the ...

Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly ...

If you’re into serious math and you’re doing stuff on the Web you’ll be more than a little aware of just how hard it is to show a complex formula on a Web page or in a blog. While some word processors ...

People who appreciate the beauty of mathematics activate the same part of their brain when they look at aesthetically pleasing formula as others do when appreciating art or music, suggesting that ...