Today, people use complex computing networks to search for prime numbers with millions of digits. But early mathematicians ...

For centuries, prime numbers have fascinated mathematicians, from ancient artifacts to modern tech. Now, cloud computing and ...

Researchers have found an answer to a centuries-old floral mystery, using a mathematical model to explain how striped tulips get their distinctive pattern.

The fellowships are part of the Simons Foundation’s efforts to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science James P. McIntyre Professor of ...

Visualisation methods such as t-SNE and UMAP are widely used in research, yet they often lead to misinterpretations due to distortion. The authors introduce a statistical framework to detect ...

Masaki Kashiwara, project professor at Kyoto University’s Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious Abel Prize for 2025. The Norwegian Academy of Science and ...

Pure mathematics uses mathematics to explore abstract ideas, mathematics that does not necessarily describe a real physical system. This can include developing the fundamental tools used by ...