There is a long-standing connection between mathematics and the arts. "The mathematicians' patterns, like the painter's or the poet's, must be beautiful," British mathematician G. H. Hardy suggested ...

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What does math and musical performance have in common? That's what Ami Radunskaya, a guest lecturer from Pomona College, answered for roughly 70 people during "A Celebration of Mathematics and Music" ...

We like to think that we're pretty good at math, especially after years of schooling. But every once in a while, a simple third-grade math problem manages to trip us up and make us question our ...

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify how University of Colorado researchers handle their data collection. A student digs into a math problem that references his favorite superhero, ...