In "Mapmatics," a mathematician tells the stories of how math helps us track epidemics, map the seafloor, and plot a complex delivery route.

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As he prepares to exit many doors, Markarian addresses the significance of holding the door open for the next person.

Virtual particles exploit the natural fuzziness of the subatomic world, where if these ephemeral particles live briefly ...

Flex your math muscles with this weekend’s brain teaser. Play now.

Girl measuring cheekily refers to ways of measuring items using body parts such as your arms, fingers, or feet to measure an ...

We consulted experts and did the math to find out whether charging an EV will save you money over buying gas. Electric vehicles come with a big promise. Spend a bit more on your vehicle, and save that ...

Finding your ideal run/walk race pace takes more than guesswork. These tips helped me go farther, feel stronger, and enjoy ...

Mileage amounts might range from 3,500 to 5,000, 7,500 or even 10,000 miles, Townsend said. The type of oil – synthetic, ...

In the third century BCE, Apollonius of Perga asked how many circles one could draw that would touch three given circles at exactly one point each. It would take 1,800 years to prove the answer: eight ...

A backpacker’s take on the multisport fitness watch for outdoorsy types.

After grinding up a couple of tubs’ worth of apples, we place a large, round wooden block on top of the mesh bag, which is ...