Zero is definitively an even number, mathematicians confirm. The formal definition states an even number is any whole number divisible by two with no remainder, a rule zero perfectly satisfies (0 = 2 ...

A popular brainteaser is testing people's attention. Readers must find a single odd number hidden in a grid of identical digits. The puzzle requires sharp vision and quick thinking. Solving such ...

For NASCAR fans the past few weeks have been quite intense, to say the least. Leaked internal messages and all the ongoing controversies have really stirred the pot of long-smoldering frustrations.

Optical illusion puzzles have been there for centuries and these are fun challenges that are designed to play tricks on our eyes and brains. Optical illusions work on a simple principle where it ...

Optical illusion puzzles have been there for centuries and these are fun challenges that are designed to play tricks on our eyes and brains. Optical illusions work on a simple principle where it ...

John Cummings, the original drummer for the acclaimed San Jose rock act The Odd Numbers, died Friday (Aug. 27). He was 58. News of his death was made public through social media posts, including one ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing. Take addition. It’s a straightforward operation: One of the first ...

Babies rely on breast milk or formula for nutrition during the first 12 months of their lives. Every baby is different, so there are many options available for concerned mothers. Regardless of which ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

The Sacramento Kings got back in the win column last night against the Memphis Grizzlies thanks to a strong all-around game on offense and defense. After a four-game losing streak where the Kings ...