The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in ...

University of California spinout Addition Therapeutics has uncloaked, revealing “breakthrough” PRINT technology it hopes will fuel a new wave of genetic medicine. Addition emerges from stealth with ...

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 ...

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms. All of modern mathematics is built on ...

Star forward Draymond Green tried his level best to stay out of trouble last season, as he helped his Golden State Warriors reach round two of the 2025 playoffs. It was a major shift in his demeanor, ...

It’s pretty odd to see that Jimmy Butler and Al Horford are now teammates. Both all-stars were petty rivals in the league before. Remember Butler’s timeout antics in the playoffs against the Boston ...

If you’ve ever shuffled a deck of playing cards, you’ve most likely created a unique deck. That is, you’re probably the only person who has ever arranged the cards in precisely that order. Although ...

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 ...

NBA offseason madness has begun, and already, teams like the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets have significantly improved their rosters. The Milwaukee Bucks made a major splash on Tuesday as well, ...