In a world run by computers, there is one algorithm that stands above all the rest. It powers search engines, encrypts your data, guides rockets, runs simulations, and makes the modern digital ...

All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in general, research mathematicians don’t need to think about it ...

Why the challenge of truly representative democracy is so complex. Moon Duchin, who leads the University of Chicago’s Data and Democracy Research Initiative, explores how math can help solve ...

A formula developed by Richard Gott estimates humanity may have between 5,100 and 7.8 million years left based on statistical modeling of past durations. Donald Trump impeachment chances surge amid ...

Juventus outcast Douglas Luiz is all set to join Nottingham Forest, as the two clubs work on sorting out the remaining details in their agreement. The Reds will make their long-awaited return to ...

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 ...

The handling of missing data in cognitive diagnostic assessment is an important issue. The Random Forest Threshold Imputation (RFTI) method proposed by You et al. in 2023 is specifically designed for ...

A new report by Capgemini warns that quantum computing may break the widely used public-key cryptographic systems within the next decade — threatening everything from online banking to blockchain ...

At the risk of sounding like a pessimist, it's entirely possible that Kevin Durant, who is gearing up for his 18th NBA season, will never be given his flowers as one of the most skilled players the ...

Google’s DeepMind research division claims its newest AI agent marks a significant step toward using the technology to tackle big problems in math and science. The system, known as AlphaEvolve, is ...

Abstract: Predicting the outcomes of Formula 1 (F1) races presents a significant challenge due to the complex interplay of numerous factors, including driver skill, vehicle performance, team strategy, ...

President Trump on Wednesday announced tariffs on practically every foreign country (and some non-countries), ranging from a 10 percent minimum all the way up to 50 percent. The economic fallout has ...