Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

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Universities are using blockchain to secure data, fund research, and streamline administration through crypto innovation.

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By constructing these so-called Einstein-Rosen caterpillar wormholes, researchers offer a tangible way to imagine what the inside of a typical black hole might look like. Rather than being smooth or ...

Vincenzo Savona, head of the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics of Nanosystems. 2025 EPFL/Murielle Gerber- CC-BY-SA 4.0 ...

A neural computation first discovered in insects has been shown to explain how humans combine sight and sound – even when ...

Two decades ago, the mathematician Moon Duchin spent her summers teaching geometry at Mathcamp, a program for mathematically talented teens. Campers contemplated notions such as how to prove whether a ...

This combination of consistent, high-fidelity performance with all-to-all connectivity has led many key demonstrations of ...

Once you start looking, “not even wrong” statements turn up everywhere. They often sound profound, even comforting, but have ...