The problem is this: use all 12 matches to form, in similar fashion, the perimeter of a polygon with an area of exactly four ...

Math is not everyone’s favorite, understandably. Hours of math homework and difficult equations can make anyone sour on the subject. But when math problems are outside of a school setting, there’s no ...

Last December, we published our 2017 Science and Math Crossword as a holiday gift to Quanta readers. This year, I’m happy to say, it’s back by popular demand. The 2018 crossword is similar to the 2017 ...

The inside of a bus may not seem like the ideal place to rekindle your interest in math, but a group of mathematicians is betting it will. Last month, the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute of ...

A surge of daily and unlimited word puzzle games—spanning browser, mobile, and Kindle—has expanded options for players seeking quick mental challenges. Reviews highlight both faithful Wordle-style ...