Mathematics
Theoretical physicists come up with a new way to analyze the firework of signals coming from particle collision experiments.
The major war between law enforcement and cell phone manufacturers is mostly over.
Researchers use machine learning to solve the long standing “sign problem” in computational physics.
Scientists describe a physical system that is both below “absolute zero” and above “absolute hot” at the same time.
Climate models produce incredible amounts of data. Soon, scientists may have to give some of it up.
Study shows how collective cooperation can develop in systems even when benefits are not obvious to individuals.
Computer model suggests nomads may be more likely than settlers to absorb new words, but linguists remain skeptical.
Theoretical physicists contemplate the seemingly impossible situation of a point in space-time where gravity goes to infinity.
From architects to nano-engineers, people are exploring the geometries within the ancient art of papercutting to find their next big idea.
Harmful algal blooms could be linked in unexpected ways to water mixing and nutrient levels.
The movie gives a shout-out to Euler's Method -- a centuries-old math technique. Did it really help send astronauts into orbit?
Mathematicians borrow from Google's PageRank algorithm to rank Evander Holyfield the top boxer from the 1990s.