In a recent study, mathematicians from Freie Universität Berlin have demonstrated that planar tiling, or tessellation, is much more than a way to create a pretty pattern. Consisting of a surface ...

Counting will get you nowhere. Try a little combinatorics instead. By Kenneth Chang A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a viral math problem — 8÷2(2+2) = ? — that drew the disdain of many ...

Sure, riddles are fun if you’re a fan of clever wordplay. But there’s something so uniquely enjoyable about a good visual puzzle. So today, we’re calling all brainteaser aficionados: How many ...

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 ...

Challenge your mind with this optical illusion puzzle that tests your observation and problem-solving skills. The image contains overlapping triangles, requiring careful attention to detail to spot ...

As part of their first anniversary celebrations, the Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) and about 500 math enthusiasts of all ages proved that New York's iconic Flatiron building is approximately in the ...

Do you think you have sharp eyes and an even sharper brain? Here’s a fun challenge that will put your observation and problem-solving skills to the test! Optical illusions are not just fun to look at ...