Somewhere in your skull right now, there is no math department. No region of the brain exists solely to process equations, ...

Pure mathematics is the pursuit of abstract structures and relationships, independent of immediate applications, yet underpinned by rigorous proof and logical coherence. Its chief domains include ...

This is episode two of a three-part series. You can listen to part one here and part three here. [CLIP: Theme music] Rachel Feltman: Ever wondered what math actually is? No? Well, mathematicians sure ...

Each year, the MacArthur Foundation announces its MacArthur Fellows or “Geniuses,” a class of researchers, scientists, artists, entrepreneurs and more who are changing the world through their endless ...

Pure mathematics is concerned with the study of abstract structures and intrinsic properties of mathematical objects, independent of practical applications. This field encompasses a variety of domains ...