Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for students. The good ...

Hyesang Chang and colleagues, from Stanford University, explored why some children struggle to learn math compared to their peers in a new JNeurosci paper. Children selected which numbers were bigger ...

Researchers used algebra and geometry together to solve an old random walk problem. Random walk ideas have informed everything from biology to video games. This team identified a key geometry idea ...

In my 35 years as a public librarian I can say with confidence that I have never heard anyone complain about funding a public library. Not the people who use a library, not the people who don’t.

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

In Icelandic culture, it is common for people to choose 10 or more occupations in a lifetime. This is not due to layoffs or firings, but a matter of personal choice. Icelanders believe in ...

Unwind by hunting for words on the day’s themed list — they’re hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally and backward. Come back daily for a new theme or to browse the recent archive. Jump in to ...