The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1939, upon arriving late to his statistics course at UC Berkeley, George Dantzig—a first-year graduate student—copied two problems ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

When you’re going through a breakup, it’s sometimes comforting to hear a cliché or two — however cheesy they may be. It feels nice when a well-meaning friend reminds you there are “other fish in the ...

In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...

In the eternal search for better relationships, couples seek ways to deepen and strengthen their bonds. Part of that search involves finding the possible cracks in that relationship so they can be ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. If you’ve been confused about all the sudden fuss surrounding “bird theory” on ...

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better. In 1939, upon arriving late to his statistics course at the ...

More than 20 years ago, futurist intellectual Nick Bostrom upended the psyches of tech bros the world around when he proposed in a 2003 Philosophical Quarterly paper that we all may be living in a ...

"For a long time, I felt that it had to be a tortured process and I would come out the other side broken," said the Oscar-nominated actor, who famously went method for 'Elvis.' By Lexi Carson ...

Can you imagine the imprint a four-dimensional hexagon might leave as it passes through your three-dimensional kitchen table? Probably not, but some people can. One such person was mathematician ...

Johnson Controls' Simplex Incident Manager, a complete web-based fire alarm management workstation for campuses and large facilities. The solution enables facility teams to monitor and manage their ...