Mathematics articles

Did Yitang Zhang solve the Riemann hypothesis?

The mathematical community often experiences intense bursts of energy followed by periods of quiet scrutiny, and few fig...

What is the origin of the spiral?

The spiral form presents itself across the spectrum of existence, from the microscopic arrangements within a seashell to...

What did John Frederick William Herschel do for math?

John Frederick William Herschel was a figure whose scientific breadth often overshadows the depth of his contributions t...