Researchers at DeepMind in London have shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can find shortcuts in a fundamental type of mathematical calculation, by turning the problem into a game and then ...

An algorithm could be used to map out different types of road routes An algorithm is a set of instructions to solve a problem or complete a task. Algorithms are vital for programming, as they provide ...

Graphs are everywhere. In discrete mathematics, they are structures that show the connections between points, much like a ...

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in ...

What if the famous P vs NP problem isn’t just about algorithms but about the observers trying to solve them? Research ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Parents who struggle to make their kids love math can try incorporating games, puzzles, and interactive activities to make math enjoyable. Show kids how math is used in everyday life and encourage ...

Over the years, I have observed schools from many perspectives. Firstly, through the eyes of my parents who would share anecdotes each night at dinner, then for myself, as a student, primary school ...