Physics
The laws of physics appear to follow a mysterious mathematical pattern
The symbols and mathematical operations used in the laws of physics follow a pattern that could reveal something fundamental about the universe
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How the maths of queuing can make lines more efficient
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Why the problem of P versus NP is worth $1 million
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If we reassessed what maths is, perhaps it wouldn’t make us so anxious
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The mathematical theory that made the internet possible
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The surprising connections between maths and poetry
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Technology
DeepMind AI gets silver medal at International Mathematical Olympiad
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A skilful primer makes sense of the mathematics beneath AI’s hood
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Mind
Speed of decision-making reflects our biases
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Is the universe a game?
Generations of scientists have compared the universe to a giant, complex game, raising questions about who is doing the playing – and what it would mean to win
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Physicists figured out the ideal container size for pistachio shells
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How mathematics can help you divide anything up fairly
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Engaging new book explores how vital mathematics is to map-making
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The Monty Hall problem shows how tricky judging the odds can be
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