Research Fellow in Mathematical Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine When we go to the cinema, we expect certain things of big-screen scientists. Most of us will get annoyed if a ...

Following in the mathematic footsteps of the equations that came before it, another deceptively simple maths problem has surfaced to unleash a civil war among family, friends, and comment sections ...

A deceptively tricky maths question meant for kids is giving adults a tough time, proving that sometimes the simplest problems can be the most perplexing. Admit it, our children's homework can often ...

The question from the 2012 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a test conducted every three years across more than 80 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and ...

A simple maths question has "torn a family apart" as they argue over the correct answer. The maths question has sparked a debate on social media, as other users weigh in with their calculations and ...

Puzzlers have been coming up with two different answers to 6÷2(1+2), The Sun reports, depending on which method they use to solve it. Brain teaser lovers have been divided in using the PEMDAS and ...

Brain teasers have always intrigued people, pushing them to think beyond the obvious. From optical illusions to age-based puzzles, these mind-challenging riddles come in many forms. However, ...

Brain teasers, mathematical expressions, and optical illusions improve our cognitive power. Solving these puzzles every day improves the concentration and focus strength of the human brain. (Image ...

This deceptively simple maths question has stumped the internet. It’s that time again when the very-online parts of the internet start fighting over a viral riddle or illusion or, in this case, a very ...