Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Arithmetic geometry is a vibrant field at the intersection of number theory and algebraic geometry, focussing on the study of polynomial equations and the distribution of their rational solutions.

Do you know what the dominant word of the day is? It’s conjecture. Mr. Dictionary says that conjecture is an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. Sounds reckless and ...