Latest about Mathematics
Who Invented Zero?
The concept of zero, both as a placeholder and as a symbol for nothing, is a relatively recent development.
French Mathematician Yves Meyer Wins Top Prize for 'Wavelet Theory'
Yves Meyer, a French mathematician who did pioneering work on a signal processing tool known as wavelet analysis, has won the Abel Prize, one of the top math prizes.
Tau Day: Should Pi Be Downgraded?
While many math nerds swoon over pi, the unsung hero of circular math is tau, which relates a circle's circumference to its radius, some have argued.
Irrational Partying: Happy Pi Day!
Today, March 14, is the math lover's celebration of everyone's favorite irrational number, pi. Here's what's so special about the neverending irrational number and ways to celebrate.
Euler’s Identity: 'The Most Beautiful Equation'
Euler's Identity is a remarkable equation that comprises the five most important mathematical constants.
What Is Topology?
Topology is a branch of mathematics that describes mathematical spaces, in particular the properties that stem from a space’s shape.
Properties of Pascal’s Triangle
Pascal's triangle, a simple yet complex mathematical construct, hides some surprising properties related to number theory and probability.
