A new book champions the importance of imagination and fantasy in mathematics.

Taking a magic square or cube for a spin reveals some interesting properties. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.

Benjamin Franklin's remarkable magic squares are just three of more than 1 million possibilities. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.

Determining which scores to drop when computing a final grade that is to a student's greatest advantage can be tricky. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.

Möbius strips can show up in the unlikeliest places.

A contest features a combination of sudoku and tiles called pentominoes.

Antique calculators resurface as Lego or Meccano models. For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.

Why do men, whether as drivers or pedestrians, have a much higher rate of traffic fatalities than women do? For more math, visit the MathTrek blog.