Major reforms and inventions often begin with a line of mathematics. For students, equations can look abstract on a classroom board. Yet some of them reorganised science, engineering and economics.

Nearly 200 years ago, the physicists Claude-Louis Navier and George Gabriel Stokes put the finishing touches on a set of equations that describe how fluids swirl. And for nearly 200 years, the ...

A research team at Duke University has developed a new AI framework that can uncover simple, understandable rules that govern some of the most complex dynamics found in nature and technology. The AI ...

Google featured an animated quadratic equation doodle on its homepage in India on Nov 12 The quadratic formula models parabolic paths like basketball shots in physics and engineering Clicking the ...

If your Word equation is not converting to professional format, you’re not alone. Some users have reported that equations typed in Microsoft Word on a Windows 11/10 PC fail to switch from linear text ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the ...

Algebra can be demystified with the right approach. Transforming word problems into mathematical expressions is crucial, alongside using formula sheets and colour-coding equations for clarity.

Canada’s Argon 18 has a reputation for an innovative approach to bike design. The Equation is its most affordable carbon offering (£2,500 / $2,700 / €2,800), all new for 2025 and based on the all-road ...

All the tech we rely on, from cars to smartphones, was engineered using physics. You don’t need to know the science to use these things. But a well-rounded human should understand at least some of the ...

In a mesmerising blend of art and mathematics, a research student from University College London (UCL) has recently gained widespread attention for creating intricate images solely through ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...