Most people learn to count and do basic arithmetic at a young age and don’t give these skills a second thought. But numerosity or numeracy, the ability to think about and use numbers, is more ...

In the late 19th century, Karl Weierstrass invented a fractal-like function that was decried as nothing less than a “deplorable evil.” In time, it would transform the foundations of mathematics.

The NFC championship game in Philadelphia could come down to which team can better scheme its stars to make big plays.

A vending machine — one that dispenses books instead of candy — has been unveiled at St. Anne's School in Dixon as a learning incentive for students who reach their academic or behavioral goals.

Not having a sense of purpose can often bring people into psychotherapy. Not having a purpose in life is often seen as a deficiency or personal failure. A life without wanting, or knowing what we want ...

GZERO Publisher Evan Solomon writes that Donald Trump’s planned tariffs mean the US and Canada are headed for a trade war they don’t need over a prize they both already have.

Students pick up misleading notions of math ability early on, she says. For instance, an often cited study showed that ...

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.

I wouldn't buy the latest iPad Mini for the AI features yet, but its ultraportability still reigns supreme among Apple's tablet lineup.