An unknot (also known as the trivial knot) can be drawn with any number of crossings. Any possible manipulation of a knot diagram that does not fundamentally change the knot can be achieved by a ...

In "Mapmatics," a mathematician tells the stories of how math helps us track epidemics, map the seafloor, and plot a complex delivery route.

I have always wondered how effective Dollar Tree Sunbeam batteries really were...so I decided to put them to the ultimate test. SCIENCE! Okay, psuedo-doitonadime science, but whatever. It was still ...

Investing in maths is an economy necessity, writes Dame Muffy Calder. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium ...

Pears, plums, and damsons reach peak ripeness in September, alongside apples. Abundant crops of these sweet and crunchy fruits are ready for harvesting and storing away. With chillier months ...

Holiday shopping can be stressful and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be if you’re strategic about where you shop. While you might not be able to knock off every item on your holiday shopping list, ...

In The Lorax, the question “Which way does a tree fall?” is a profound metaphor about the paths we choose in life, ...

Climbers flock to Joshua Tree from around the world to tackle the literally thousands of routes open to them. There are challenges for all ability levels, with more than 8,000 climbing routes, 2,000 ...

Have you ever wondered why leaves change color during the autumn? Our News 8 Storm Team put together the quick science behind the changing leaf colors. We're getting to that time of the year again!

The Joshua Tree area is known as a hub for creatives. But have you ever seen any of them in action? Every year, during three weekends in October, more than 200 visual artists in the high desert open ...

This viewpoint is not to be missed as it offers a sweeping overview of the Coachella Valley from an elevation of 5,185 feet. A 0.2-mile loop trail leads up to the ridge, where you'll be able to look ...