Naomi Pacheco was making dinner when her 10-year-old daughter, Rhythm, suddenly called her over to see her math homework. Like most parents, the Utah resident is used to helping her child troubleshoot ...

Every mathematician has a story that goes something like this. You’re at a party, and someone asks what you do for a living. “I’m a mathematician,” you say. “You must be a genius!” they reply. Or ...

Scientists and mathematicians often describe facts, theories and proofs as “beautiful,” even using aesthetics to help guide their work. Their criteria might seem opaque to nonexperts, but new research ...