For centuries, the Pythagorean Theorem has occupied a unique position in mathematics: both elementary and profound. Its ...

Feb. 28 (UPI) --A new theorem designed by mathematicians from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh suggests Pennsylvania's congressional districts were gerrymandered. The ...

A mathematician from the University of California, Berkeley, says he has proved a theorem that has mystified scientists for 380 years. The theorem, put forth by astronomer Johannes Kepler in 1611, ...

Do you remember being in school, working on algebra formulas, geometry theorems, and all sorts of math stuff, and wondering, "When will I EVER use this in real life? I'm pretty sure the adult me will ...

Geometry may be one of the oldest branches of mathematics, but it’s much more than a theoretical subject. It’s part of our everyday lives, says Professor Jennifer Taback, and key to understanding many ...

Find out how and why mathematics is used in microeconomics, its limitations, and the math skills that economics students need.