Mathematics

Nothing in the cosmos is in equilibrium, which means entropy is on the rise

Meet micromorts and microlives, statistical units that help mathematicians to calculate risk

Build a special set of dice in this math puzzle

A new mathematical model helps to advance the centuries-old art of knitting

Conceptual problems, ideology clashes and xenophobia prevented the concept of zero from catching on for a long time. Today all mathematics is based on it

The mathematics underpinning the modern method of elliptic curve cryptography originated with Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi

The popular fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering has a new card related to prime numbers. Now fans are trying to use it to tackle one of the biggest problems in mathematics

The world-famous mathematician Alan Turing found a possible mechanism for iconic animal patterns thanks to differential equations

Build a special set of dice in this math puzzle

Mathematicians describe the most beautiful and beguiling forms and surfaces they know

A breakthrough in Hilbert’s sixth problem is a major step in grounding physics in math

A little math from the 1600s can make what people send to a printer more vulnerable