Tao: Today there are a lot of very tedious types of mathematics that we don’t like doing, so we look for clever ways to get ...

Abstract: Recent neural network models, particularly those based on reinforcement learning (RL) and supervised learning, have shown great success in solving various combinatorial problems such as the ...

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Algebra is a core part of mathematics that develops critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Among its many topics, inequalities stand out as both essential and challenging for students. Whether ...

Abstract: Robotic manipulation of deformable linear objects (DLOs) has broad application prospects, e.g., manufacturing and medical surgery. To achieve such tasks, a critical challenge is the precise ...

Five years ago, mathematicians Dawei Chen and Quentin Gendron were trying to untangle a difficult area of algebraic geometry involving differentials, elements of calculus used to measure distance ...

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Andrew Shi NFL NERD: MIT professor and former Baltimore Ravens lineman John Urschel speaks in Kresge Auditorium. Urschel delivered a lecture on the challenges of solving linear systems with a computer ...