Puzzles

Looking for answers? Go to sciencenews.org/puzzle-answers. We’ll publish science-themed crosswords and math puzzles on alternating months. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Email us at puzzles@sciencenews.org.

  1. Math puzzle: A sequence of odd events

    Solve the math puzzle from our August 2026 issue, in which a family investigates an odd happening.

    By The Fang-Mackey family

  2. Crossword: Power play

    Solve the crossword from our July 2026 issue, in which we raise our solving skills to the next level.

    By Derek Hinsey

  3. Math puzzle: The Ant Goes Marching

    Solve the math puzzle from our June 2026 issue, where an ant navigates the surface of various objects to find the shortest path to her dinner.