Imaginary numbers may seem abstract or even whimsical at first, but they are far from being mere mathematical curiosities. In fact, they are a natural extension of our number system, leading to a ...

Puzzle solvers used “imaginary” numbers to solve a real world problem: finding long-lost treasure.

Imaginary numbers were once seen as impossible, but they became essential tools in solving real mathematical problems.

Imaginary numbers could play a more important role in describing reality than we thought.