Some computers are easy to spot. Artificial, human-built computers like those found in smartphones and laptops are abstract ...

In his new book, “A World Appears,” Michael Pollan argues that artificial intelligence can do many things—it just can’t be a ...

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 ...

Explore how core mathematical concepts like linear algebra, probability, and optimization drive AI, revealing its ...

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 ...

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we ...

As artificial intelligence (AI) drives explosive growth in data centers, communities across the U.S. are facing rising ...

AI knows no boundaries, that’s for sure; the encroachment of artificial intelligence through LLMs and neural nets is felt everywhere, no matter where you are in the world. But it’s internalized in ...

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