Discovered in the 5 th century B.C. by none other than Pythagoras himself, the Pythagorean Theorem (a 2 + b 2 = c 2) lies at the very foundations of trigonometry. That’s why it was particularly ...

A math problem delineating the largest-size sofa that can fit around a corner has finally been solved, though it may not help you move.

Complex problems require more strategic solutions than complicated ones. Here’s how to determine which one you have — and how to start working toward a solution. Complicated problems ...

A mathematician at Yonsei University, in Korea, claims to have solved the moving sofa problem. Jineon Baek has posted a 100+-page proof of the problem on the arXiv preprint server. Most people who ...

Speaker Mike Johnson is dealing with a nightmare before Christmas. And it won’t be his last. GOP leaders are now considering a plan B to avert a shutdown deadline on Friday as conservatives ...

WSJ Opinion Documentary: Was Liz Truss done in by The Blob, the British version of the administrative state? While the former PM started out with a Thatcherite plan to grow the economy, it ended ...

But despite its recent popularity, AI is only successful in solving problems with very specific features. In this article, we offer guidance to help organizations identify the right problems to ...

Yet joining together will not fix the problems of a duo stuck in the past. Both firms have struggled with the upheaval in the car industry. Keeping pace with Chinese rivals in their home market ...

That’s a problem for Johnson — a Republican and Trump ally himself who could face a gavel fight in January — who must clear the bill by Friday night to avoid a government shutdown at the ...

The Cleveland Browns have suffered through a brutal 2024 NFL season. Heading into Week 15, they are just 3-10 and are headed towards a top-10 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Coming into the season ...