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.
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.
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!
A rescue cat named Jasper is baffling his foster owner with his unusual obsession - he can't stand physical affection but becomes utterly transfixed by political television programmes, particularly Question Time.
Australia's political landscape erupts as the Coalition dramatically abandons net zero commitments, triggering heated parliamentary clashes and international concern ahead of crucial climate talks.
Question Time erupts as Opposition targets government over Nationals' net zero stance and healthcare affordability, while Optus faces renewed scrutiny over service failures.
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.
Fiona Bruce's flagship BBC programme witnessed astonishing audience reactions as Conservative representatives faced tough questioning ahead of the general election.
Conservative MP Victoria Atkins faced tough questions about NHS funding and waiting times during a heated BBC Question Time session in Hampshire, with the audience showing overwhelming support for the NHS.
BBC Question Time host Fiona Bruce faces viewer backlash after controversial handling of Islamophobia discussion between Tory minister and Muslim audience member during heated political debate.
Dramatic moment on BBC's Question Time as audience applauds news of Prince Andrew being stripped of his royal titles, with new polling showing British public opinion of the shamed royal has plummeted to unprecedented levels.
Discover the ancient Japanese multiplication technique that's going viral for making complex maths problems simple enough for children to solve with ease.
Senior Conservative Geoffrey Clifton-Brown challenges ministers over confidential settlement with Virginia Giuffre, demanding transparency about taxpayer money involvement.
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.
The nail-biting finale of BBC's The 1% Club left audiences scratching their heads with a deceptively simple final question that only 1% could solve within 30 seconds. Discover the puzzle that's taking the internet by storm.
Justice Minister Chris Philp sparks outrage after suggesting London's Epping Forest could be sold for housing development during heated BBC Question Time exchange with David Lammy.
Conservative MP Michael Tomlinson faced ridicule on BBC Question Time after struggling to explain why immigration remains at record highs despite repeated Tory promises to reduce numbers.
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.
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of Sue Barker - from Wimbledon champion to beloved BBC presenter who became a national treasure.
A seemingly simple maths problem given to young students has left adults scratching their heads and debating the correct solution across social media platforms.
Conservative MP Laura Farris faced ridicule from the Question Time audience as she defended the government's controversial Rwanda deportation policy, with host Fiona Bruce struggling to maintain order during the heated exchange.
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes left a television presenter stunned when she delivered a characteristically blunt response to being asked about her age during a live interview.
The iconic sports quiz Question of Sport has been permanently cancelled by the BBC, ending its remarkable 53-year run that made household names of presenters like Sue Barker and team captains including Ian Botham.
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.