Mathematics

Continuous monitoring of lung health can help treat respiratory diseases.
Marcus Woo, Contributor
Wood-based products can behave like mini-earthquakes.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
Scientists discover tens of thousands of alternatives to the traditional Windsor knot.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Human tendency to seek patterns leads to misperception of randomness.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Understanding wrinkles begins with math.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
The best statistical analysis may be no match for luck.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Enthusiasts can greatly influence the adoption of new ideas.
Ker Than, Contributor
New mathematical models explore why some vaccines are more effective than others.
Ker Than, Contributor
Ballot length could also affect lines at polls.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Why Russian is harder to learn than English.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
A faster way out of jet lag and back on track.
Karin Heineman, ISTV Executive Producer
Your insurer could soon know a lot more than how fast you drive.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor