Digit Party, an online brain teaser, has attracted hundreds of thousands of math lovers since its launch three years ago. But ...

When he won the Fields Medal last week, Jacob Tsimerman accepted the most prestigious honor in math wearing a powder-blue tuxedo with satin lapels. Then he made an announcement as striking as his tux.

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A professor snuck an extra test into his students’ final exam prompt — and revealed 32 out of his 35 students had used artificial intelligence to complete their assignment. Jason Gibson, who teaches ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

When it comes to making precise measurements in geometry and algebra, having the right tools is essential. Among these tools, protractors stand out as a fundamental instrument for students, engineers, ...

When ChatGPT arrived in late 2022, educators quickly asked whether students would use artificial intelligence to cheat, learn or simply get through homework more efficiently. Evidence is beginning to ...

One of the best benefits of military service is access to VA loans, which makes homeownership more accessible. But many people don’t realize that a VA loan isn’t just a one-time use. In many cases, ...

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Journal Editorial Report: Paul Gigot interviews WSJ Business World Columnist Holman Jenkins. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg News If nobody understands a mathematical proof ...

This month, 30 mathematicians gathered at Harvard University to grade a consequential and difficult problem set. This wasn’t just any test; its outcome would guide a field grappling with existential ...

Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future? Credit...Illustrations by Yoshi ...