The amplituhedron, a shape at the heart of particle physics, appears to be deeply connected to the mathematics of paper folding.

Strong spatial skills are critical for everyday tasks and across many careers—they also strengthen students’ math performance.

L ast week, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to nine leading universities proposing a new “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” between America and its universities. As ...

The best path out of the current crisis for higher ed would be a new social contract between America and its universities that was achieved via amendments to and reauthorization of the Higher ...

In the 1960s, the Soviet climatologist and mathematician Mikhail Budyko set out to investigate the potential future of a planet on the brink of nuclear Armageddon. He started by looking some 600 ...

For Mr. Santos, math can also inspire ideas about structures that have already been built — a new way to see and appreciate the world. Inspired by this idea, The New York Times created a virtual tour ...

By using something called a quantum grid, scientists have found a clever way to simultaneously measure momentum and position without violating Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.

Math puzzles are a fun way to keep your brain sharp and active. Just like physical exercise is good for your body, mental exercise is very important for your brain health– that’s why missing number ...