Pi Day (March 14) is a day of global mathematical celebration, but it’s not the only numerically significant calendar date.

Pi Day (3/14) often comes with sweet treats; Square Root Day (4/4/16 or 5/5/25, for example) has a certain numerical rhyme.

The progress and perfection of mathematics are intimately linked to the prosperity of the state,” said Napoleon Bonaparte, a ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Nov. 1, 2024 For centuries, students have learned that in a right ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on May 5, 2024. For many high school students returning to class, it may seem like geometry and trigonometry were created by the Greeks as a form ...

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The Pythagorean theorem has never been easier to understand! Learn how to use it to solve any right triangle with clear examples and step-by-step explanations. Perfect for revision, exams, and math ...

Napoleon’s theorem states that if you erect equilateral triangles on the sides of an arbitrary triangle, the centers of those three equilateral triangles will form an equilateral triangle, too. In ...

Emmy Noether showed that fundamental physical laws are just a consequence of simple symmetries. A century later, her insights continue to shape physics. In the fall of 1915, the foundations of physics ...

The influence of Pythagoras in mathematics and philosophy remains strong today, as do the mysteries surrounding the great Greek philosopher. Like philosophy and religion, the science of mathematics ...