Computers are working to solve an age-old geometry problem. Humans can’t “square the circle” by hand, which was proven in the 1800s. Computer solutions involve infinity, complexity, and some ...

Here’s a simple-sounding problem: Imagine a circular fence that encloses one acre of grass. If you tie a goat to the inside of the fence, how long a rope do you need to allow the animal access to ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A mathematician may have just proved the impossible possible. For 30 years, ...

Mastering quick square root calculations boosts maths exam performance. Speed and accuracy provide a significant advantage in algebra and geometry. Memorising key square roots and using mental math ...

Today is Cinco de Mayo. And this year, the fifth of May is filled with mathematical joy. It is — Square Root Day! It all started in 1981. "I was writing a check in late August," says Ron Gordon, who ...

The Pythagorean theorem, a cornerstone of mathematics for millennia, provides a method for determining unknown sides in right-angled triangles using the formula a² + b² = c². Its applications extend ...