Mathematician solves 60-year 'moving sofa problem'
A Korean mathematician has finally proven the solution to the infamous 'moving sofa problem' after seven years of work, a puzzle popularised by a Friends scene. Read the full story.
A Korean mathematician has finally proven the solution to the infamous 'moving sofa problem' after seven years of work, a puzzle popularised by a Friends scene. Read the full story.
Ahead of World Logic Day, a puzzle involving three friends and ten cookies reveals a surprising rational outcome. Discover the step-by-step solution and the clever reasoning behind it.
Test your deductive reasoning with a tricky cookie-sharing puzzle for UNESCO's World Logic Day. Can you find the rational solution?
Celebrate World Logic Day with a brain-teasing puzzle. Three friends, ten cookies, and a battle of wits. Can you deduce the rational solution? Test your deductive reasoning now.
A mathematical challenge set by Alex Bellos uses basic operations to make the number 26. Explore the solutions and test your own numerical skills for the new year.
As we bid farewell to 2025, a unique square number year, mathematician Alex Bellos presents a new numerical puzzle. Can you make 26 using six 7s or four 3s? Dive into the world of recreational mathematics.
South Korean AI researcher YoungHoon Kim, holder of the world's highest IQ at 276, claims mathematical proof of God's existence and that Jesus is God. Discover his controversial arguments.
The launch of Bari Weiss's 'Things That Matter' debate series in London has ignited a fierce controversy over free speech, cancel culture, and the boundaries of public discourse in the UK. Explore the clash of ideas.
Ed Sheeran reveals a major career shift, planning a state-of-the-art venue in Suffolk for a long-running residency to prioritise his wife and daughters. Discover his family-first decision.
Ed Sheeran appears to address strains in his seven-year marriage to Cherry Seaborn through candid lyrics in the deluxe version of his album 'Play'. Discover the emotional new tracks.
A Green Party globalist and a right-of-centre Tory debate immigration and colonial reparations over dinner in London. Did they find common ground?
Ed Sheeran gets candid about his marriage struggles with Cherry Seaborn on his new album 'Play', revealing blazing rows and time apart. Discover the raw lyrics and how they saved their relationship.
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the inspirational adult maths teacher who transformed learning. Discover how she ignited imaginations and championed social justice through education.
Discover how soap bubbles effortlessly solve a complex mathematical optimisation problem connecting four towns, revealing nature's genius where advanced calculus fails.
Discover how soap bubbles can solve a classic maths puzzle about connecting four towns with the shortest road network. A fascinating insight into nature's problem-solving abilities.
Discover the ancient Japanese multiplication technique that's going viral for making complex maths problems simple enough for children to solve with ease.
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies moderates explosive debate between Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and athlete Riley Gaines over transgender participation in women's sports
A deceptively tricky primary school maths problem has gone viral after parents and mathematicians alike struggled to find the correct solution. Discover the answer that divided the internet.
A viral maths meme dividing the internet has now infiltrated UK schools, creating classroom chaos as teachers battle to maintain order while students passionately debate the correct answer.
The final New York mayoral debate saw fiery clashes between candidates but no clear frontrunner emerged as voters await election day verdict.
The final New York mayoral debate saw candidates clash over crime, housing, and economic recovery. Discover the pivotal moments that could sway voters in this crucial election showdown.
A respected Sydney mathematics teacher faces serious criminal charges after allegedly soliciting and possessing inappropriate images of a student, sending shockwaves through the school community.
Channel 4 announces groundbreaking political television event featuring Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in unprecedented head-to-head debate ahead of General Election.
A seemingly simple maths problem given to young students has left adults scratching their heads and debating the correct solution across social media platforms.
Watch the dramatic confrontation between progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo as they spar over housing, crime, and leadership in heated NYC mayoral debate.
In a fiery first debate, Democrat Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa traded sharp attacks over crime, homelessness and leadership style, setting the stage for a contentious New York City election battle.
A fiery by-election debate in Caerphilly turned chaotic as Reform UK faced allegations of deliberately sowing division in Welsh communities, with accusations flying across the political spectrum.
A UK job applicant was left stunned after being presented with a complicated mathematical equation during what was supposed to be a straightforward interview for a basic position.
Former Love Island favourite Montana Brown ignites social media storm after questioning modern parenting approaches, dividing fans with her controversial views on discipline and boundaries.
Discover the astonishing story behind London's most famous taxi journey - a mathematical puzzle that captivated the world and changed how we understand distance and routes forever.