The famous mathematical ratio, estimated to more than 22 trillion digits (and counting), is the perfect symbol for our species’ long effort to tame infinity. By Steven Strogatz This article, ...

Infinity in mathematics is considered as a number and represented as ∞. It is an endlessness and limitless concept which describes something without any bound or larger than any number. Sometimes it ...

Monday is Pi Day -- in the U.S., at least. People in Europe might find it strange that March 14 would be the designated day to celebrate a ratio cherished by mathematicians and circle lovers around ...

What does the word 'infinity' mean? The word infinity is derived from the Latin word "infinite", which means infinity and has no limit or end. As a result, infinity has become a popular and very ...

SNOHOMISH — For some of us, it’s the one day of the year to like math. With or without ice cream on top. Today is National Pi Day, aka an excuse-to-eat-pie day. Teachers serve up fun lessons on ...

Most people know about the numerical constant pi (or π, if you prefer). But did you know that pi has an evil twin represented by the symbol ϖ? As [John Carlos Baez] explains, it and its related ...