In October 1984 I arrived at Oxford University, trailing a large steamer trunk containing a couple of changes of clothing and about five dozen textbooks. I had a freshly minted bachelor’s degree in ...

Natural physical networks are continuous, three-dimensional objects, like the small mathematical model displayed here.

Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.

“I was curious to establish a baseline for when LLMs are effectively able to solve open math problems compared to where they ...

In this video, we show how to model a string with mass using Python, breaking down the physics, equations, and numerical approach step by step. Learn how to represent distributed mass, apply forces, ...

In an unprecedented step, researchers crafted a detailed model compatible with the universe’s accelerated expansion.

Nikola Tesla, born in 1856, was one of the most brilliant inventors and engineers in history. Known for his pioneering work in electricity and magnetism, Tesla’s innovations laid the foundation for ...

Queen’s gambit: New research find that the standard game of chess can give an advantage to white – regardless of where the back pieces are placed (courtesy: istock/gedzun) Chess is a seemingly simple ...