Since ancient Greece, researchers have tried to isolate special rational points on curves. Now they have the first ever formula that applies uniformly to all curves ...

There are no known examples so far, but mathematicians are hopeful. Mathematicians have revealed a new category of “digitally delicate” prime numbers. These infinitely long primes turn back to ...

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we ...

Explore how core mathematical concepts like linear algebra, probability, and optimization drive AI, revealing its pattern-recognition capabilities.

Arnold’s work was in an area of mathematics that concerns all the different configurations a physical system like bouncing billiard balls or orbiting planets can take. These configurations are encoded ...

Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What does math look like to mathematicians? It’s very simple ...

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Monday, Feb. 16 and Feb. 17 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV. This two-part series traces ...

Math scholar and alumna Carolyn Yackel uses fiber arts to explore some of the most fundamental patterns in geometry ...

Mathematicians have partnered with artificial intelligence to suggest and prove new mathematical theorems. For the first time, mathematicians have partnered with artificial intelligence to suggest and ...