A controversial new movement promoting the "science of math" has come into the math establishment's crosshairs.

A new technical paper titled “Solving sparse finite element problems on neuromorphic hardware” was published by researchers at Sandia National Lab. Abstract “The finite element method (FEM) is one of ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in ...

An elementary math problem has divided the internet after an easy-looking equation turned out to be anything but simple. Many X users were stumped by the problem 16 ÷ 4 X 4 - 4, posted by ...

Discover how to tackle a surprising math problem from start to finish with a clear, logical approach that makes even tricky questions feel manageable. This guide walks you through understanding the ...

You’d be surprised how many young people can’t read this. One of its conclusions tells the sad tale. “Between 2020 and 2025, the number of students whose math skills fall below high school level has ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. Math is the sum of its parts, and it adds on itself. What does that mean? It means that ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Among high school students and adults, girls and women are much more likely to use traditional, step-by-step algorithms to solve basic math problems – such as lining up numbers to ...

UC San Diego is trying to solve a math problem. The university said a growing number of students are starting their freshman year lacking high school math proficiency. KPBS reporter Jacob Aere says ...

When it comes to hard problems, computer scientists seem to be stuck. Consider, for example, the notorious problem of finding the shortest round-trip route that passes through every city on a map ...

Hong Kong, China, 14th Nov 2025 – AskMath announced the launch of an AI Math Solver designed to provide detailed problem-solving guidance for a variety of mathematical queries. The platform delivers ...