A small mathematical revision to quantum mechanics could effectively limit the purported infinite capacities of quantum computers—if validated, that is.

Peter Badge. Mathematics often feels like a collection of isolated islands. Each one operates with its own rules, and building bridges between them is notoriously difficult. Today, the Norwegian ...

Machine learning analysis reveals which metrics drive March Madness seeding and predictive analytics in committee decisions.

When natural disasters or extreme weather events hit, delivering aid quickly and efficiently to those affected is crucial.

When natural disasters or extreme weather events hit, delivering aid quickly and efficiently to those affected is crucial. Humanitarian relief efforts commonly rely on the combination of trucks and ...

Erdos, explores what researchers call autoformalization, the process of converting traditional mathematical proofs into formats machines can verify using tools such as Lean and Coq.

The first major program in the new Northwestern Engineering bachelor of science in engineering degree, the AI major will launch in fall 2026.

Neil Saunders is a supporter of The Campaign for Mathematical Sciences. In 2025, more young people than ever have opened their A-level results to find out how they did in their maths exam. Once again, ...

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...

What if the toughest problems humanity faces—those that stump our brightest minds and stretch the limits of human ingenuity—could be tackled by a single, purpose-built system? Enter Gemini Deep Think, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. One July afternoon in 2024, Ryan Williams set out to prove himself wrong. Two months had passed since he’d hit upon a startling ...