Converting between kilometres and miles doesn't have to be a mathematical nightmare. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, trying to understand American movies and TV shows, or working on ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. At the turn of the 20th century, the renowned mathematician David Hilbert had a grand ambition to bring a more rigorous, mathematical ...

At the turn of the 20th century, the renowned mathematician David Hilbert had a grand ambition to bring a more rigorous, mathematical way of thinking into the world of physics. At the time, physicists ...