The Busy Beaver Challenge, a notoriously difficult question in theoretical computer science, is now producing answers so ...

Fractions and decimals are both ways of representing parts of a whole. Even though they look different, a fraction can have the same value as a decimal and a decimal can have the same value as a ...

The last calculating machine designed by Blaise Pascal in private hands is heading to Christie's Paris this November.

For the first time in history, a machine replaces the human brain. Up for auction at Christie's on November 19th in Paris.

Imagine that someone gives you a list of five numbers: 1, 6, 21, 107 and — wait for it — 47,176,870. Can you guess what comes next? If you’re stumped, you’re not alone. These are the first five busy ...

Understanding unit conversions forms a cornerstone of mathematical literacy, particularly when working with the imperial measurement system. The conversion between inches and feet represents one of ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Lada’s venerable, Fiat 124-derived sedans lend themselves surprisingly well to outlandish modifications. We’ve seen one with ...