The Latest Breaking News from Math

Cuba Resurrects Dollar-only Stores, A Symbol Of Inequality

In communist Cuba, some customers are more equal than others, as a 40-year-old math teacher who was out shopping recently in Havana with his son discovered.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

What is Vedic maths, and why should children learn it?

Mathematics is an important subject in every child's education, but many kids find it difficult and stressful. What if there was a way to make math fun, simple, and fast? That’s where Vedic Maths comes in! Vedic Maths is an ancient system of mathematics that makes calculations quick and easy.…

The Times of India · Mar 27, 2025

The mystery and mathematics of Pelé’s disputed 1,000th goal

On 19 November 1969, Pelé sparked wild celebrations with the 1,000th goal of his career – but it may have been scored five days earlier

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025

Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education – and what’s next?

The process of gutting the department will require approval from Congress, which might be hard to secure.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025

Fellow Shorties, The Yamaha Ténéré 700 of Your Dreams Isn't Out of Reach

Yamaha Motors Japan recently announced plans to offer a new Ténéré 700 Low option at the end of March 2025. That's great news for customers in Japan, because it's generally good news when more Low and Tall seat options are available. I'm not a marketing wonk, but to my mind, the…

RideApart · Mar 19, 2025

Why are maths competitions on the rise in Central Asia?

STEM subjects have long been encouraged in the region. But the recent boom in maths contests is new.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

Explaining the Real Math Behind the Bengals’ Expensive Receivers

Playing mythbuster with the big contracts for Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Plus, notes on the top receivers in the draft, Sam Darnold’s advice for young quarterbacks and more.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2025

“Think You Know Measurements?”: Try Guessing These 20 Objects In The Strangest Units

Mathematics is probably one of those school subjects where either we or our classmates have felt like hostages at least once. Right? Jokes aside, numbers, logic, and units of measurement are very valuable and necessary. We probably could not go a day without mathematics. The post “Think You Know Measurements?”:…

Bored Panda · Mar 17, 2025

What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

How do we know pi is an irrational number?

Are there mathematical ways to prove that pi is an irrational number that has no end?

LiveScience · Mar 14, 2025