The simulation hypothesis—the idea that our universe might be an artificial construct running on some advanced alien computer ...

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get ...

A research team has developed a binocular multispectral stereo imaging (BMSI) system capable of capturing synchronized three-dimensional (3D) plant morphology and multispectral reflectance information ...

In a world run by computers, there is one algorithm that stands above all the rest. It powers search engines, encrypts your data, guides rockets, runs simulations, and makes the modern digital ...

All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in general, research mathematicians don’t need to think about it ...

Why the challenge of truly representative democracy is so complex. Moon Duchin, who leads the University of Chicago’s Data and Democracy Research Initiative, explores how math can help solve ...

The numbers did not compute. Even before Terry Rozier dropped out of the 2023 NBA game in which he's accused of rigging his statistics, computers at an "integrity monitor" firm flagged a flood of bets ...

Abstract: This paper examines the target localization problem with gain-phase errors, utilizing a uniform linear polarization sensitive array. An algorithm is proposed to address the problem with ...

You’re at the checkout screen after an online shopping spree, ready to enter your credit card number. You type it in and instantly see a red error message ...

Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds? They use algorithms, of course, but how do these algorithms work? A series of corporate leaks over the past few years provides a ...

A new report by Capgemini warns that quantum computing may break the widely used public-key cryptographic systems within the next decade — threatening everything from online banking to blockchain ...