Reverse mathematics is a vibrant programme in mathematical logic that investigates the axioms necessary to establish fundamental theorems throughout mathematics. Central to this endeavour are ...

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Stephen Trettel, Szegö assistant professor of mathematics at Stanford University, will deliver the 76th semi-annual Harry S. Kieval Lecture at Humboldt State University on Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Room ...

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Mathematics educators, mathematicians, teachers, and students come together to discuss the values that are espoused and developed through mathematics education today in different cultures If you ask ...

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, ...

A graphic artist is testing everyone’s knowledge of algebra and attention to detail with a pictograph math problem that assigns numbers to different plants. Gergely Dudás, of Budapest, Hungary, shared ...

For a few months now, the mathematical world has been abuzz. Rumors abound of a new proof, monumental in length and virtually ...