Pi, represented by the symbol π, is one of the most famous and important constants in mathematics. It is defined as the ratio ...

Brenden Sener creates a miniature model with four mirrors and heat lamp, which proves Archimedes' theory is plausible.

Greek geometry wasn’t just math—it was an attempt to decode the universe. Its logic still powers rockets, bridges, and every GPS route today.

Ancient Greek astronomers were the first to gather knowledge about space exploration. Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos could ...

The ancient Greeks were incredibly talented mathematicians—but they rarely used numbers in their math. Their particular specialty, geometry, dances around actual quantities, focusing on higher ...

Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer born in 287 BCE in the city of Syracuse, on the island of Sicily. Widely regarded as one of the greatest minds of ...

5. Archimedes’ Cattle Problem A few centuries after Thales, the Greek mathematician par excellence was Archimedes. When he wasn’t busy revolutionizing geometry and inventing ingenious new tools, he ...

In ancient Greece, the famed inventor Archimedes devised a "death ray" that could harness the power of the sun. Centuries later, a 13-year-old proved it worked.

James Simons left behind a legacy in mathematics, finance and philanthropy as well as a massive personal fortune and a yacht when he passed away at age 86 last week.