Mathematicians have finally solved a geometry problem that has puzzled the field for decades. By wiggling a needle around while spinning it, you can minimize the amount of space it moves through ...

Left, a 3-flower. Right, a 5-flower. Credit: Journal of Geometry and Physics, 10.1016/j.geomphys.2025.105458 Monash University researchers have extended Descartes’ Circle Theorem by finding a general ...

An analysis from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) found that 39% of Year 11 children are 'persistently absent' during their GCSE exam term. This is 78% higher than pre-pandemic levels. The CSJ say ...