Scientific American spoke to Rojas about this history, the deeply engaging humanity of mathematics and the egos at play in defining the mathematical language we take for granted today.

Create a series of equations to produce each number from 0 to 20, using just '4 Fours' in each equation, along with basic math symbols. Don't forget the standard order of operations, as you'll need to ...

Math fanatics from all around the world and everyone else who just loves ancient Greek pi (or pie) celebrate on March 14.

The holiday commemorates a timeless symbol beloved by many in mathematical and scientific communities, while making the most of the opportunities it allows for humorous wordplay, dessert and ...