If you’re not sure how to wrap a present, there’s an easy hack you can try. The clever trick—wrap diagonally, not horizontally or vertically—is based in math. Basic geometric principles explain how it ...

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Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...

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 ...

A team of researchers affiliated with UNIST has made a significant breakthrough by mathematically proving that a special type of vortex pair, called the Sadovskii vortex patch, can exist within ideal ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Microeconomics courses often use geometry, ...

Ken Ono’s career as one of the world’s most prominent mathematicians has taken him to places that he never could have fathomed. The renowned University of Virginia professor regularly ventures far ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Finding evidence of ancient mathematics isn’t easy outside of written records, but a new study suggests that floral pottery from the Halafian culture of northern Mesopotamia shows evidence of geometry ...