math
Scientists Establish the Best Algorithm for Traversing a Map
Albert Wagner
“It’s a great algorithm,” said Erik Demaine, a computer scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “It’s very fast, simple, ...
‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work
Albert Wagner
Figuring out what subgroups a group contains is one way to understand its structure. For example, the subgroups of Z6 ...
‘Gem’ of a Proof Breaks 80-Year-Old Record, Offers New Insights Into Prime Numbers
Albert Wagner
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Sometimes mathematicians try to tackle a problem head on, and ...
