Trying to find patterns in numbers is one of the greatest challenges in mathematics. Some researchers make it their primary area of investigation, perhaps with entire projects devoted to developing algorithms for the task. The Journal of Integer Sequences is a collection of papers written by people such as these, whose work focuses on this or a related topic. Readers will find detailed discussions...

We have heard of calling someone "a total zero" as an insult, but what does "zero" really mean? This thoughtful and informative Website from Dr. Hossein Arsham, Wright Distinguished Research Professor of Statistics and Management Science at the University of Baltimore, discusses the history and philosophy of zero. Items presented include arguments for and against dividing by zero, the ideas of...