How can you have a proof without proving anything? Mathematicians found a way and, in the process, came to blows over it – but 100 years on, this trick is a common part of modern maths, says columnist ...

If the mention of algebra conjures bad memories of math classes, a Python library called SymPy could change your mind about the subject. With SymPy, algebraic operations become easier than tedious ...

Physicists have debated which way a submerged sprinkler sucking in water would spin. Careful experiments provide an answer.

"It's a hassle to write out intermediate steps" "I can do it in my head, so it's fine" When studying math, I think there are many times when you want to skip intermediate steps. This pattern is easy ...