The latest work bridges a major gap between nonreciprocal systems and the mathematical machinery of modern physics.

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In a recent study of more than 1,600 children, we found that the ability to sustain mental effort over time—or “cognitive ...

When Eric Weber, professor and chair of mathematics at Iowa State University, talks about data science with future math teachers, he doesn't begin with code, algorithms, or buzzwords. Instead, he asks ...

A new approach translates physical climate hazards — floods, wildfires, heat stress — directly into credit risk, insurance exposure and capital requirements, without calibration data or analyst ...

Mathematicians are stunned at the progress AI is making in solving advanced problems, leaving some questioning whether there will still be room for humans ...

“If you are a mathematician,” one of the world’s leading mathematicians recently wrote, “you may want to make sure you are sitting down before reading further.” And you’ll definitely need to sit down ...

In October 2024 I attended a workshop at Harvard University where mathematicians talked through the uses of artificial intelligence in their field. Most were less worried about the future of math than ...

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Every year, the countries competing in the International Mathematical Olympiad arrive with a booklet of their best, most original problems. Those booklets get shared among delegations, then quietly ...

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