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

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Protecting eight hours of nightly sleep is crucial for academic success, especially in math and science, a study reveals. This optimal sleep duration sharpens cognitive functions like attention and ...

A simple looking grade-school math problem has stumped the masses. Can you solve it correctly? The simple equation shared by @BholanathDutta on X this week, who regularly posts brainteasers, read ...

Dr. Fryer is a professor of economics at Harvard University, founder of Equal Opportunity Ventures and a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Call it MAG: mutually assured gerrymandering. First ...

Sydney — Humans beat generative AI models made by Google and OpenAI at a top international mathematics competition, but the programs reached gold-level scores for the first time, and the rate at which ...

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The agent, called AlphaEvolve, is powered by Gemini and is designed to discover and optimize algorithms, while building “upon the most promising ideas.” Google says AlphaEvolve has helped the company ...

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