At the beginning of the 20th century, the German mathematician David Hilbert (1862–1943) advocated an ambitious program to formulate a system of axioms and rules of inference that would encompass all ...

The world has been different since the discovery and widespread application of mathematics. It is undeniable that math changes our lives. Even as this moment, I am enjoying the advance of mathematics ...

John McCain and Barack Obama have voiced concerns about U.S. students’ middling performance in mathematics and science, echoing the views of many business executives and scientists. But fiscal ...