Choosing tiles is just one step in creating a kitchen backsplash. The pattern in which you'll lay them on the wall can make ...

Look carefully! Mathematicians have invented a new 13-sided shape that can be tiled infinitely without ever repeating a pattern. They call it "the einstein." For decades, mathematicians wondered if it ...

Stone is one of the biggest trends of 2026. From pebble-size mosaic stone (more on that later) to large tiles that show off ...

A modern bathroom with white tiles, greenery, and natural light - liloon/Shutterstock The year 2025 has officially begun, and with that comes a whole group of new trends to look forward to. But it can ...

Shower tiles can completely change the vibe of your bathroom, and Erin Napier has a stunning idea to give the space a serene, ...

For some, tiles are rarely thought of unless it’s time for home renovations, but for mathematicians, they present plenty of conundrums—and a clever team has just cracked a particularly tricky one.

A geometry problem that has been puzzling scientists for 60 years has likely just been solved by an amateur mathematician with a newly discovered 13-sided shape. Called “The hat” because it vaguely ...

This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in ...