The Latest Breaking News from Math

On June 23, 1993, the mathematician Andrew Wiles gave the last of three lectures detailing his solution to Fermat’s last theorem, a problem that had remained unsolved for three and a half centuries. Wiles’ announcement caused a sensation, both within the mathematical community and in the media.

A test known as the ‘nation’s report card’ shows sliding academic performances for US students after the COVID pandemic.

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Scores have been dropping for a decade.

Math and reading scores among America’s 13-year-olds fell to their lowest levels in decades, with math scores plunging by the largest margin ever recorded

Pupils 'furious' over a painfully difficult math question on their GCSE paper, which asks them to find the 'shaded area' of a peculiar-looking shape

A Morgan State University math professor offered Jeffrey Epstein a chance to improve his reputation in the Black community for $5 million in 2019. The university said it did not participate in the solicitation and is investigating the matter.

Thinking about shutting the Bank of Mom and Dad? Sit down with a calculator and a calendar and do the maths.

Children had just 50 seconds per question to tackle the tough challenge