Alexander Grothendieck was a titan in his field, making deep connections that fuelled a revolution in mathematics, before giving it all up and disappearing. Jacob Aron explores what his work meant ...

For Mr. Santos, math can also inspire ideas about structures that have already been built — a new way to see and appreciate the world. Inspired by this idea, The New York Times created a virtual tour ...

New world records in some sports are remarkably elusive, yet in others they seem to fall regularly. There is a good mathematical reason why.

His mother built a career in software engineering, while his father shifted from wholesale into real estate. This steady example of persistence shaped Eric’s own outlook from an early age. Sport also ...

Leeds's Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk get a lot of opportunities from corners. Are they making the most of them?

Social Security sends the average retired worker a monthly payment of about $2,008, or $24,096 per year. The overall average Social Security benefit is a bit lower, but includes other types of ...

In a world where financial planning can be overwhelming, the term “Bezos Math” has emerged as a playful way to simplify budgeting concepts inspired by the spending habits of billionaire Jeff Bezos.

REITs have similar long-term returns as the S&P 500 but dissimilar short-term returns, which can add diversification to your portfolio. How the 0.01% rule can help determine whether you can afford an ...

The great ancient philosopher Socrates is credited with the famous phrase: "I know that I know nothing." Well, this could very well be trolling, given the sage's character, as recounted by his ...