Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Chinese genius flexed his mathematical prowess by solving a problem that flummoxed a team of mathematicians with Ph.D.s for four ...

Chinese mathematician Wei Dongyi, a two-time IMO gold medalist who once turned down Harvard, is also known for his frugal lifestyle, reportedly spending less than 300 yuan (US$44) a month in Beijing.

Math genius models how to be more human in the age of exploding AI Prof. Po-Shen Loh, appearing in the Twin Cities this month, seeks to solve social problems with a mix of math, education — and ...