Long considered solved, David Hilbert’s question about seventh-degree polynomials is leading researchers to a new web of mathematical connections. Success is rare in math. Just ask Benson Farb. “The ...

Logical Math Riddles for Class 9: There’s no better workout for the brain than an intricate question. Have you ever noticed yourself spending hours scratching your head on a riddle, brain teaser or a ...

In new research, mathematicians have narrowed down one of the biggest outstanding problems in math. Huge breakthroughs in math and science are usually the work of many people over many years. Seven ...

Journal of the American Mathematical Society, Vol. 32, No. 3 (JULY 2019), pp. 691-707 (17 pages) Tigran Ananyan and Melvin Hochster, Small subalgebras of polynomial rings and Stillman’s conjecture, ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. DPI released draft K-12 math standards proposed to replace required Math 3. Students would keep Math 1 and Math 2, then choose two ...