Mathematics

Terence Tao, who has been called the “Mozart of Mathematics,” wrote an essay in 2007 about the common ingredients in “good” mathematical research. In this episode, the Fields Medalist joins Steven Strogatz to revisit the topic.

Two mathematicians have shown that origami can, in principle, be used to perform any possible computation.

For decades, a small group of mathematicians has patiently unraveled the mystery of what was once math’s most popular picture. Their story shows how technology transforms even the most abstract mathematical landscapes.

If Anna beats Benji in a game and Benji beats Carl, will Anna beat Carl?

The Joy of Why podcast returns for a third season, with two co-hosts, 24 brilliant guests and 24 all-new episodes.

John Conway’s Game of Life, a famous cellular automaton, has been found to have periodic patterns of every possible length.

The links between math, music and art have been explored for thousands of years. Sarah Hart is now turning a mathematical eye to literature.

Researchers are discovering the shortest knots and fattest Möbius strips, among other “optimal shapes.”

Throughout her 60-year career, Lenore Blum has developed new perspectives on logic and computation while championing women in mathematics and computer science. Now consciousness is on her mind.