You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...

Bill Gates is betting personal billions on investing in clean energy. And now the world's richest man is putting his mouth where his money is. He devoted his half of the annual letter from the Bill ...