Every pure mathematician has experienced that awkward moment when asked, “So what’s your research good for?” There are standard responses: a proud “Nothing!”; an explanation that mathematical research ...

You can see it in the logarithmic whorl of a nautilus. The milky iridescence of an abalone. The spiked turret of a queen conch. Precision, elegance, strength. The seashell is a consonance of form and ...

Mathematicians typically appreciate either generic or exceptional beauty in their work, but one type is more useful in describing the universe. A time-honored practice in mathematical circles is to ...

One of the most highly touted personalized-learning models in K-12 education had no significant impact on students’ scores on state math tests, according to a new, federally funded evaluation released ...