By proving a broader version of Hilbert’s famous 10th problem, two groups of mathematicians have expanded the realm of mathematical unknowability.

If pure math can teach us anything, it’s this: occasionally, your special interest might just change the world. For Joshua Zahl and Hong Wang, that special interest was the Kakeya conjecture. “I read ...

A powerful mathematical technique is used to model melting ice and other phenomena. But it has long been imperiled by certain “nightmare scenarios.” A new proof has removed that obstacle.

This course will focus on reading and writing mathematics. Students will learn how to analyze and interpret mathematical statements and understand the reasoning behind these statements. They will also ...

Their proof showed that every set in that particular class had a dimension of three ... It’s also a dimensional leap for this entire area of math that’s been somewhat stuck in 2D. “People understood ...