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.
Acer Gibson, four, solves Channel 4's Countdown puzzles in seconds, impressing Rachel Riley. His viral videos have been watched over 30 million times. Discover the story of this young maths marvel.
Acer Gibson, four, from Shepshed, stunned millions by solving Countdown puzzles in seconds. Host Rachel Riley has issued a challenge, recognising a future rival. Discover his incredible journey.
Andi Peters was visibly moved on Good Morning Britain after a competition winner's tearful reaction to winning over £245,000. Watch the heart-warming moment unfold.
Donald Trump faces ridicule after claiming he slashed pharmaceutical prices by '600%' in a White House speech. Critics highlight the mathematical impossibility of the statement. Read the full story.
The Guardian invites UK travellers to share their favourite lesser-known European beach for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Winning entry to be featured in Travel.
Mathematicians from Sheffield University have created a 'treegonometry' formula to calculate the perfect number of baubles, lights, and tinsel for your Christmas tree. Discover the science behind festive decor.
A deceptively simple math puzzle is leaving people scratching their heads. Discover the correct answer and why so many are getting it wrong. Test your skills now!
A fiendish final question on ITV's The 1% Club saw three of four finalists fail. The challenge? Counting squares in a complex image within 30 seconds. Can you solve it?
A viral maths brain teaser with the equation 19-7x4+5 has left the internet baffled. Discover the solution and why so many get it wrong. Test your skills now!
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation into Greencore's purchase of cake decoration manufacturer, raising competition concerns in food manufacturing sector.
China's competition authority investigates UK construction materials manufacturer for potential market abuse, signalling tougher regulatory stance on foreign businesses.
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A straightforward maths problem has sparked global debate as millions argue over the correct answer. Discover why this elementary equation has divided mathematicians and geniuses alike.
South Korea's unique 'Space-Out' competition celebrates the art of doing absolutely nothing, with thousands gathering to watch contestants achieve perfect mental stillness in Seoul's bustling city centre.
Discover the ancient Japanese multiplication technique that's going viral for making complex maths problems simple enough for children to solve with ease.
The Guardian's review of Physical: Asia reveals a competition show where contestants defy human limits with extraordinary strength feats and muscular physiques that redefine athleticism.
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.
After two decades of collecting game pieces, a determined McDonald's customer reveals the secret to winning the elusive Monopoly grand prize and shares what they plan to do with the cash.
The Competition and Markets Authority launches in-depth investigation into proposed £1.7bn merger between food manufacturing giants Greencore and Bakkavor, citing serious competition concerns.
The Competition and Markets Authority has concluded its investigation into Greencore Group, finding no competition concerns in the UK sandwich manufacturing sector.
Discover how Marguerite Omolloy's hauntingly beautiful phone photograph of her children in homemade monster costumes won The Guardian's weekly photography competition with its perfect blend of creativity and nostalgia.
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.
Ministers announce radical education overhaul replacing mandatory GCSE resits with practical qualification focusing on real-world skills for 16-19 year olds who didn't pass first time.
A seemingly simple maths problem given to young students has left adults scratching their heads and debating the correct solution across social media platforms.
A seemingly straightforward maths problem has divided the internet, with even calculators disagreeing on the correct answer to 6÷2(1+2). Discover why this viral equation continues to baffle millions.
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A deceptively simple maths puzzle involving clocks and tables has gone viral, leaving thousands scratching their heads. Discover the solution to this viral brain teaser that's dividing the nation.
A deceptively simple puzzle is leaving Brits scratching their heads as it sweeps across social media. Discover why this mathematical brain teaser has become the nation's latest obsession.
A seemingly straightforward maths problem has divided the internet, with experts and social media users fiercely debating whether the answer is 1 or 9. Discover why this viral equation has everyone talking.