On average, there are as many prime numbers for which the sum of decimal digits is even as prime numbers for which it is odd. This hypothesis, first made in 1968, has recently been proven by ...

Mathematical motifs feature in many of Shakespeare’s most memorable scenes. He lived and wrote in the late 16th century, when new mathematical concepts were transforming perceptions of the world. Part ...

A gallery of mathematical images from Visions of Numberland, the new colouring book by Edmund Harriss and me One of the great perks of my job - writing about maths – is that I am always learning new ...

A recent study published in the journal L’anthropologie provides new data on one of the most fascinating mysteries of human evolution: how we developed mathematical thinking, that is, the ability to ...

When you move beyond trillions, there are some extremely mind-bending numbers, says Richard Fisher. Some of them are too large to fit in the mind – or even within the known Universe. What's the ...

This holiday season, Castellani Art Museum invites you to experience Beyond Numbers: Mathematical Patterns, Shapes, and Flow, a captivating exhibition that explores the profound connection between art ...