Math

  1. Math

    How to Slice a Cake Fairly

    Mathematicians work out a fairer way for two people to share cake.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  2. Math

    Math of the World

    There's math in Native American beadwork, African fabrics, modern music, and even cornrow hairstyles.

    By Emily Sohn
  3. Math

    Wired for Math

    Our brains seem to come equipped with systems for estimating amounts and adding numbers.

    By Emily Sohn
  4. Math

    Monkeys Count

    Monkeys can match the number of faces they see to the number of voices they hear.

    By Naila Moreira
  5. Math

    Setting a Prime Number Record

    A computer search has turned up the largest prime number yet found.

    By Emily Sohn
  6. Math

    Detecting True Art

    Mathematics can help decide whether a painting is a forgery or a group effort.

    By Emily Sohn
  7. Math

    Losing with Heads or Tails

    Flipping a coin may not be the fairest way to make a choice.

    By Emily Sohn
  8. Math

    It’s a math world for animals

    Animal mathematicians are teaching scientists a thing or two about numbers.

    By Emily Sohn
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