If you’ve ever had trouble solving a Rubik’s Cube, a good piece of advice is to break it down into steps. It’s worth a shot: That advice is from the man who invented it. “Problem solving is a very ...

Earlier this year, while putting together a video about the world’s fastest solvers of the Rubik’s Cube, I decided to devote some time to learning to solve the classic puzzle myself. Tyson Mao, a ...

The current world record for solving a Rubik's cube is 3.47 seconds. Could it be faster? WIRED's Robbie Gonzalez explores the mind-boggling math and finger-twisting world of speed cubing. in a few ...

Walking through a toy store, one of the most recognizable items you’ll see is the iconic cube with six colored sides: the Rubik’s Cube. Chances are you’ve played with one, received it as a gift, or ...

For Mason Cochran, solving a Rubik’s Cube isn’t a challenge; it’s routine. The 11-year-old fifth grader can solve a standard 3x3 cube in under 30 seconds, a speed that surprises classmates, impresses ...

Claire Reilly was a video host, journalist and producer covering all things space, futurism, science and culture. Whether she's covering breaking news, explaining complex science topics or exploring ...

MIDDLETOWN — The high-speed puzzle solving skills of the Macdonough Elementary School Rubik’s Cube team and solo competitor Rye Antonio have earned them “Elite Team” and “Elite Cuber” status, as well ...

Despite being invented some 45 years ago, the Rubik’s Cube is still an object of fascination — as well as extreme frustration — for many folks around the world. YouTuber Human Controller, for one, ...

The first time I was allowed to travel beyond the Iron Curtain and visit the West was in 1980. I ventured from Hungary to New York for the International Toy Fair, where a puzzle I had invented was ...