MATH

The SAT and ACT are both standardized tests, but what‘s the difference between the two?

ACT vs. SAT: What’s the Difference?

Learn about the SAT and ACT differences, including test format, scoring systems, and duration.

A lot of people seem to be craving chicken pot pie lately.

The Most Popular Pie Recipes by State, Mapped

From savory chicken pot pie to the nutty pecan pie, find out which dishes people are interested in for Pi Day.

Katherine Johnson at NASA's Langley Research Center, 1980.

10 Fascinating Facts About Katherine Johnson

Before she helped send the first astronauts to the moon, Katherine Johnson was a human “computer” working behind the scenes at NASA.

Punxsutawney Phil is not the most reliable weather predictor.

How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day Weather Predictions?

The stats indicate that practice doesn’t always make perfect when it comes to mid-sized meteorological rodents.

The College Majors Graduates Regret the Most (and Least)

The humanities aren't in first place.

A Simple Trick for Remembering the First 100 Digits of Pi

A druid, Muammar Gaddafi, and a horseshoe are all players in this genius memory hack.

There are way more digits in pi than you probably realize.

How to Memorize Pi if You’re a Word Person

Pi Day offers something for the math-lover and baked-goods lover. What about the word lover? Here are some tips and tricks for memorizing the digits of pi with words.

How Much Does Earth Cost?

Earth may be the most precious place we have, but it isn't priceless. We know because one scientist did the math.

Thomas Edison: a genius who struggled with math.

6 Famous Scientists and Inventors Who Struggled With Math

Some of the world's greatest scientists have struggled with math—just like the rest of us.

Did the Bouncing DVD Logo Ever Actually Hit the Corner of the Screen?

Dunder Mifflin employees aren't the only people curious about whether that now-iconic DVD logo ever really does hit the corner of the screen.

There's a reason gas stations never just round up.

The Reason Gas Stations Charge 9/10 of a Cent

The unusual fractional price you see at gas stations has roots in the Great Depression, but marketing is to blame, too.

19 Brilliant Facts About Albert Einstein

Once a simple patent clerk, Albert Einstein changed the world with his theories of special and general relativity.

The Origins of 7 Common Units of Measurement

Ever wonder why there are 5280 feet in a mile?

There are a few workarounds to the iPad’s lack of calculator.

Why Don’t Apple iPads Have a Calculator?

Apple’ s iPad is a versatile computing device that has pretty much anything a user could ever want—except a standard calculator. Here’ s why.

Sunset on Venice's Grand Canal is tough to beat.

The World’s 25 Most Beautiful Cities, According to Science

If the Golden Ratio is your metric, the most beautiful city in the world is in Italy.

Prepare to Be Stumped By This Math Problem Meant for Fifth Graders

Numbers are hard.

Look closely at a sunflower, and you'll see the distinct spiral in its center.

6 Fascinating Places to See the Fibonacci Sequence

Fibonacci developed his theory based on rabbit population growth, but you'll find the golden ratio in everything from flowers to outer space.

Can You Solve This Math Problem From MIT's 1876 Entrance Exam?

You don't need a ton of algebra knowledge to solve this math problem from MIT's 1876 entrance exam, but it helps.

Despite their tiny brains, honeybees might be stealth math prodigies.

Getting a Bee in Math: Honey Bees Can Distinguish Between Odd and Even Numbers

It's entirely possible the bee buzzing around in your yard is slightly better at math than you are.

The problem stumped both kids and adults.

No One Can Figure Out This Second Grade Math Problem

Adults are stumped. And they’re not happy about it.

Don't Forget to Celebrate 2/22/22 This 'Twosday'

The last week of February is packed with palindromes, the most anticipated of which is 2/22/22, or "Twosday."

100 Things We Learned in 2021

From really expensive NFTs to newly discovered shipwrecks to the latest developments in the world of K-Pop, here are a few things we learned in 2021.

Mt. Everest is nearly 5700 Danny DeVitos tall. That's a lot of DeVitos.

How Many Danny DeVitos High Is Mount Everest? The Omni Calculator Can Tell You That, and Other Weird Measurements

Plug a measurement into the Omni Calculator's Weird Units Converter and it will tell you what it is in Empire State Buildings, spaghetti strands, blue whales, and more.

You’re Grinding Your Coffee Too Finely—Science Says So

If you grind your coffee beans too finely, you may not be getting the most out of the product, according to one study.