Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

Recently, we had the privilege of bringing nine kittens from Guardian Animal Medical Center to a local fifth grade classroom for a hands-on lesson in animal behavior.  The goal: teach students about ...

For years, a French mathematician searched for a proof that a gigantic number is prime. His method is still used 150 years ...

Countless everyday products, from plastic squeeze bottles to outdoor furniture, are derived by first turning propane into ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists found that bumblebees can tell the difference between short and long light flashes, ...

In this excerpt from the new book 'Speak Data,' the Wharton professor and best-selling author shares his thoughts on how we ...

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have shown for the first time that an insect—the bumblebee Bombus ...

Bruce Thornton scored a career-high 38 points to lead Ohio State to a 94-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday night. Thornton made 14 of 17 shots from the floor, including 5 of 8 from 3-point ...