AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we ...

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity ...

The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) is a prestigious competition featuring talented high school students from around the world, in which competitors solve complicated mathematical problems.

Mathematicians from the California Institute of Technology have solved an old problem related to a mathematical process called a random walk.

Deep within the source code of this online multiplayer game lies an enigmatic number that puzzles and inspires experts to this day ...

The teenager was researching the Miura-ori fold when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and wildfires raged in Southern California. “I thought maybe these origami patterns, which are strong and ...

Research studying the effects of cannabis on the brain has often focused on adolescents, but a new study from CU Anschutz researchers looks at population-level impacts of cannabis usage on the brain ...

The odds on the favorites, per a mathematical formula that factors in awards season data and historical trends. By Ben Zauzmer Ben Zauzmer is a contributing writer for The Hollywood Reporter and the ...

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Revelations about apparent subterfuge in planning for a new Interstate 5 Bridge should draw sharp scrutiny from taxpayers. The shocking part is not necessarily a new price tag for construction, but ...

Participants in the group mentoring program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, along with an adult volunteer mentor, work on creating a structure out of dried spaghetti and marshmallows ...

With American Jews experiencing rising antisemitism, particularly on college campuses, a growing number of Jewish high school students are considering options in Israel for college. With American Jews ...