“It’s about being able to step back and look at your result. Does it make sense?” says Stefan Funk, a particle physicist who ...

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify how University of Colorado researchers handle their data collection. A student digs into a math problem that references his favorite superhero, ...

Artificial intelligence can write a résumé, answer medical questions, and even have philosophical conversations. But one task it’s not always so good at is solving math problems—and that poses a ...

Two mathematicians have used a new geometric approach in order to address a very old problem in algebra. In school, we often learn how to multiply out and factor polynomial equations like (x² – 1) or ...

College Algebra is a major barrier to degree completion, but redesigning math experiences to focus on real-world applications ...

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