Baez called for the development of new mathematics — he called it “green” math — to better capture the workings of Earth’s biosphere and climate. For his part, he sought to apply category theory, a ...

Many of us would probably like to forget sitting through math classes in school. But let’s briefly travel back, just for a ...

When the Pennsylvania Department of Education released reading scores in December, the news was grim. Not only was performance still far below pre-COVID levels, the percentage of students meeting ...

Advances in machine learning and shape-memory polymers are enabling engineers to design for mechanical performance first and ...

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 ...

Rethinking solar panel geometry beyond the traditional rectangle can unlock significant energy potential by optimizing coverage on complex, irregular rooflines.

The invention of electricity made menial jobs like the lamplighter, the elevator operator, and the knocker-up, the human ...

Students at David Leech Elementary School got a visit from a special guest Thursday afternoon during their Read Across ...

Easton Area High School senior Karolyne Cristobal realizes money can shape someone’s life. This is why she and other EAHS students are bringing lessons in budgeting, saving and entrepreneurship to ...

Restaurant prices have climbed fast in the past few years. Between higher food costs, labor shortages, and new service fees, what used to be a $40 dinner can now easily turn into ...

Math vocabulary alone isn’t a silver bullet—but research shows it’s linked to stronger academic achievement when paired with expert teaching practices.

Tao: Today there are a lot of very tedious types of mathematics that we don’t like doing, so we look for clever ways to get ...