A look at tackling a one-of-a-kind pyramid puzzle, exploring its design, complexity, and the process of working toward a solution.

Every year, the countries competing in the International Mathematical Olympiad arrive with a booklet of their best, most ...

Researchers tested a research-based intervention with English learners with math difficulty. The intervention proved to boost comprehension and help students synthesize and visualize information, ...

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics makes the argument that teachers, principals, and district leaders must “stay ...

A new computational study suggests the Great Pyramid of Giza was built using a sophisticated "Integrated Edge-Ramp" (IER) system, potentially solving a 4,500-year-old architectural enigma. This model ...

Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. In 1997, Deep Blue, a supercomputer built by IBM, did the unexpected: it defeated chess ...

A study led by UC Riverside physicist Hai-Bo Yu suggests that a new type of dark matter could explain three astrophysical ...

Hydraulic mechanics may have indeed been the driving force behind the construction of ancient Egyptian pyramids. In a 2024 paper, scientists concluded that the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, Egypt ...

Raccoons are known for their ability to open even trash cans with latches. A study published in the academic journal 'Animal Behaviour' showed that raccoons open trash cans not only when searching for ...

This page has been put together to help you practise and revisit some of the brilliant skills you’ve learned all through primary school. It’s a great way to boost your confidence in Maths and get you ...