Baez called for the development of new mathematics — he called it “green” math — to better capture the workings of Earth’s biosphere and climate. For his part, he sought to apply category theory, a ...

A ring of 13 carbon atoms and two chlorine atoms has a remarkable molecular structure that means you would have to go around the loop four times to return to your starting position ...

Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library that he helps manage. Like many open-source projects, matplotlib has been ...

Vibe coding has moved fast from kicking the tires to something people are using to build real software. But now the question ...

Quantum computing in 2026 still isn't a faster laptop. It doesn't make email snappier, and it won't speed up spreadsheets.

With women now controlling more than one-third of global wealth, they are spending more on art than men do, data shows, and influencing what museums acquire.

Chinedu Eleh’s story is one of grit and transformation — from artisan apprentice in Nigeria to mathematician and researcher at ...

The next phase of AI, already underway, will integrate text with vision, sound, motion and even touch. This will produce systems that no longer 'read about' the world but perceive it.

Columnist Ishan Dasgupta argues that community bonding is critical for a well-functioning society and avoiding feelings of isolation which can lead to polarization and public apathy.

A new paper led by UC San Diego researchers offers an encyclopedic review of research on vagus nerve stimulation for conditions from depression to rheumatoid arthritis, as well as highlighting next ...

With global demand for entry-level developers, analysts, and tech-enabled professionals continuing to rise, beginners are ...