“Mathematics is the art of reducing any problem to linear algebra.” This is a quote often attributed to William Stein, a former mathematics professor at the University of Washington, now the lead ...

This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policymaking meeting in October. Text removed from the October statement is in ...

A sharp rise in students entering the University of California system without middle school-level math skills is raising alarms among educators. A new internal report from the University of California ...

Earlier this year, I assembled a group of scholars, intellectuals, and policy leaders to consider how we might use this political moment to advance generational reforms in higher education. The ...

Glial cells are an integral part of the human nervous system. They help support and nourish nerve cells, or neurons. Several types of glial cells exist. Glial cells are the “glue” of the nervous ...

Proxy statements offer insights on board recommendations and executive compensation. Investors can learn about compensation and conflicts of interest in proxy statements. Reading proxy statements ...

A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such ...

For nearly 40 years I've been mentoring and advising students as they apply for spots in professional schools--law school, medical school, nursing programs, doctoral programs, and MFA programs, as ...

Many banks charge you a few dollars per month for mailing paper bank statements to your home. You can avoid paper statement fees by opting for paperless statements online. If you don't like banking ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Rodrigo Magnago The ...