Tadashi Tokieda Finds Startling Objects in Plain Sight
This collector discovers new physical phenomena by looking at the everyday world through the eyes of a child.
How an Anonymous 4chan Post Helped Solve a 25-Year-Old Math Puzzle
A debate over the most efficient way to watch a cult classic TV series' episodes, in every possible order, lies at the heart of this mathematical breakthrough.
How an Anonymous 4chan Post Helped Solve a 25-Year-Old Math Puzzle
A debate over the most efficient way to watch a cult classic TV series' episodes, in every possible order, lies at the heart of this mathematical breakthrough.
A Grad Student Solved a Fundamental Quantum Computing Problem
Urmila Mahadev became obsessed with a basic question in quantum computing: how do you know when the computer is cheating?
Math Titans Clash Over Epic Proof of the ABC Conjecture
Two mathematicians say they found a glaring hole in a proof that has convulsed the math community for years.
In Search of God’s Mathematical Perfect Proofs
The mathematicians Günter Ziegler and Martin Aigner have spent the past 20 years collecting some of the most beautiful proofs in mathematics.
In Search of God’s Mathematical Perfect Proofs
The mathematicians Günter Ziegler and Martin Aigner have spent the past 20 years collecting some of the most beautiful proofs in mathematics.
How a Colombian Professor Combines His Love of Math and Music
Federico Ardila opens up about his journey as a mathematician, teacher, Colombian transplant, DJ and creator of mathematical spaces.
Gerrymandering Is Illegal, but Only Mathematicians Can Prove It
Powerful new quantitative tools are now available to combat partisan bias in the drawing of voting districts.
Gerrymandering Is Illegal, But Only Mathematicians Can Prove It
