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Quantum Research Reveals Time May Not Always Move Forward
A new study on quantum systems suggests time might not always move forward. Researchers found that time-reversal symmetry persists in open quantum systems, challenging the traditional notion of a single directional arrow of time. The mathematical framework behind these interactions indicates that fundamental equations do not impose a distinction be...
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Physicists Discover Singularities-Free Black Holes Using Pure Gravity
Physicists at ICCUB have mathematically proven that black holes can form without singularities, eliminating the need for exotic matter. The study, published in Physics Letters B, demonstrates that higher-order gravitational corrections alone can generate regular black holes. This breakthrough challenges previous models and provides new insights int...
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New Study Uses Math to Decode Creativity and Idea Formation
A new study published in Nature Communications explores the mathematical foundations of creativity. Researchers introduced a model called Edge-Reinforced Random Walk with Triggering (ERRWT) to simulate how new ideas emerge by combining familiar elements. By analysing music habits, literature, and scientific papers, the study found that while discov...
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Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics
Mathematicians at New York University have delved into the science behind hula hooping, revealing that body shape plays a crucial role in maintaining the hoop's motion against gravity. Through experiments using miniature robotic models with different body shapes, the team demonstrated that specific physical attributes—such as sloping hips and a c...
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Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use
Researchers at Virginia Tech have applied algebraic geometry to improve energy efficiency in data centres. By using advanced polynomials and error-correcting codes, they have developed a new method for data storage and retrieval that reduces the need for excessive data replication and energy-intensive searching. This approach helps address the grow...
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Mathematician Solves Decades-Old Sofa Problem with New Findings
The decades-old "sofa problem," a mathematical puzzle concerning the largest sofa that can fit around a right-angled corner, has reportedly been resolved. Mathematician Jineon Baek, a postdoctoral researcher at Yonsei University in South Korea, has provided new findings suggesting that Joseph Gerver’s U-shaped sofa design is the most efficient an...
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Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height
Math can help skateboarders enhance their performance on half-pipes by using optimal body positions. A recent study showed that crouching when descending and standing at strategic points boosts speed and height, achieving faster results. This research could also aid robotic motion, simplifying complex movement tasks for machines.
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Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation
Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these deve...
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Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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UNESCO Inviting Applications For Al Fozan International Prize
The prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation.
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Mathematicians Uncover Soft Cells, a New Class of Shapes in Nature
Researchers have unveiled a new class of shapes called soft cells, which are common in nature. These shapes, characterised by their rounded corners and unique tessellation properties, can fill space without gaps. Found in structures such as nautilus shells and onions, soft cells minimise structural weaknesses, suggesting that nature favours these f...
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Mistral Large 2 Open Source AI Model Released, Said to Be on Par With Meta Llama 3.1 405B
Mistral released the new generation of its flagship open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mistral Large 2, on Wednesday. The company claims the AI model offers significantly improved capabilities in code generation, mathematics, and reasoning. It also gets support for several new languages as well as advanced function calling capabilities...
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UNESCO Invites Nominations For Women In Science International Award, Check Details To Apply
Women In Science International Award: The 2025 edition of the awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.
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"Catch Them Young": Registration For ISRO's Young Scientist Programme Begins On February 20
ISRO Young Scientist Programme: The initiative aims to motivate more students to seek out careers and engage in research within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
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ChatGPT Performs Worse Than Students at Accounting Exams, Struggles With Mathematical Process
Researchers found students to have fared better at accounting exams than ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot product. The researchers from Brigham Young University (BYU), US, and 186 other universities wanted to know how OpenAI's technology would fare on accounting exams.
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Quantum Research Reveals Time May Not Always Move Forward
A new study on quantum systems suggests time might not always move forward. Researchers found that time-reversal symmetry persists in open quantum systems, challenging the traditional notion of a single directional arrow of time. The mathematical framework behind these interactions indicates that fundamental equations do not impose a distinction be...
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Physicists Discover Singularities-Free Black Holes Using Pure Gravity
Physicists at ICCUB have mathematically proven that black holes can form without singularities, eliminating the need for exotic matter. The study, published in Physics Letters B, demonstrates that higher-order gravitational corrections alone can generate regular black holes. This breakthrough challenges previous models and provides new insights int...
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New Study Uses Math to Decode Creativity and Idea Formation
A new study published in Nature Communications explores the mathematical foundations of creativity. Researchers introduced a model called Edge-Reinforced Random Walk with Triggering (ERRWT) to simulate how new ideas emerge by combining familiar elements. By analysing music habits, literature, and scientific papers, the study found that while discov...
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Mathematicians Uncover Science Behind Hula Hooping and Body Dynamics
Mathematicians at New York University have delved into the science behind hula hooping, revealing that body shape plays a crucial role in maintaining the hoop's motion against gravity. Through experiments using miniature robotic models with different body shapes, the team demonstrated that specific physical attributes—such as sloping hips and a c...
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Virginia Tech Mathematicians Use Algebraic Geometry to Reduce Data Centre Energy Use
Researchers at Virginia Tech have applied algebraic geometry to improve energy efficiency in data centres. By using advanced polynomials and error-correcting codes, they have developed a new method for data storage and retrieval that reduces the need for excessive data replication and energy-intensive searching. This approach helps address the grow...
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Mathematician Solves Decades-Old Sofa Problem with New Findings
The decades-old "sofa problem," a mathematical puzzle concerning the largest sofa that can fit around a right-angled corner, has reportedly been resolved. Mathematician Jineon Baek, a postdoctoral researcher at Yonsei University in South Korea, has provided new findings suggesting that Joseph Gerver’s U-shaped sofa design is the most efficient an...
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Discover How Math Helps Skateboarders Optimise Half-Pipe Speed and Height
Math can help skateboarders enhance their performance on half-pipes by using optimal body positions. A recent study showed that crouching when descending and standing at strategic points boosts speed and height, achieving faster results. This research could also aid robotic motion, simplifying complex movement tasks for machines.
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Indian Scientists Create Genetically Modified Bacteria Capable of Mathematical Computation
Scientists from Kolkata’s Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics have genetically engineered bacteria that can perform calculations like addition and subtraction, as well as identify prime numbers. This breakthrough highlights the potential for bacterial biocomputers, using bacterial cells to perform computational tasks. Researchers believe these deve...
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Epoch AI Launches FrontierMath AI Benchmark to Test Capabilities of AI Models
Epoch AI, a California-based research institute launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) benchmark last week. Dubbed FrontierMath, the new AI benchmark tests large language models (LLMs) on their capability of reseasoning and mathematical problem-solving. The AI firm claims that existing math benchmarks are not very useful due to factors like da...
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UNESCO Inviting Applications For Al Fozan International Prize
The prize is awarded every two years to five talented young people for their contributions to research, education or scientific cooperation.
-
Mathematicians Uncover Soft Cells, a New Class of Shapes in Nature
Researchers have unveiled a new class of shapes called soft cells, which are common in nature. These shapes, characterised by their rounded corners and unique tessellation properties, can fill space without gaps. Found in structures such as nautilus shells and onions, soft cells minimise structural weaknesses, suggesting that nature favours these f...
-
Mistral Large 2 Open Source AI Model Released, Said to Be on Par With Meta Llama 3.1 405B
Mistral released the new generation of its flagship open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mistral Large 2, on Wednesday. The company claims the AI model offers significantly improved capabilities in code generation, mathematics, and reasoning. It also gets support for several new languages as well as advanced function calling capabilities...
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UNESCO Invites Nominations For Women In Science International Award, Check Details To Apply
Women In Science International Award: The 2025 edition of the awards will designate five outstanding scientific researchers in Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science.
-
"Catch Them Young": Registration For ISRO's Young Scientist Programme Begins On February 20
ISRO Young Scientist Programme: The initiative aims to motivate more students to seek out careers and engage in research within the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
-
ChatGPT Performs Worse Than Students at Accounting Exams, Struggles With Mathematical Process
Researchers found students to have fared better at accounting exams than ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot product. The researchers from Brigham Young University (BYU), US, and 186 other universities wanted to know how OpenAI's technology would fare on accounting exams.
