https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/mathematics/ Explore a wide range of recent research in mathematics. From mathematical modeling to why some people have difficulty learning math, read all the math-related news here. en-us Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:12:48 EDT Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:12:48 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/mathematics/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260919031022.htm Complex systems may work better when their parts are not perfectly alike. Northwestern physicists found that carefully balanced variation, or “disorder,” can make networks such as power grids, ecosystems, neurons, and materials more stable. Even random differences sometimes improved stability compared with completely uniform systems. The discovery could help researchers design more resilient technologies and explain why natural systems are so rarely perfectly uniform. Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:26:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260919031022.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260914102432.htm A mathematical shape famous for covering a surface without ever repeating has revealed an unexpected ability to twist light into unusual chiral patterns. The discovery could lead to new ways of controlling light, polarization, and advanced optical devices. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:14:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260914102432.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911204910.htm Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a mathematical strategy that can solve Wordle with a 99% success rate. Instead of simply guessing words packed with common letters or choosing the most likely answer, the method uses Shannon entropy, a measure from information theory, to identify guesses that reveal the most useful information. Each guess is designed to rapidly shrink the pool of possible answers, even when the guessed word itself seems unlikely to be correct. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:35:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260911204910.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260906170132.htm Scientists have devised a new way to switch magnetic computer memory while using far less energy than today's leading technologies. By mathematically optimizing the pulses used to flip digital bits, the method could reduce energy consumption by several orders of magnitude. Simulations suggest it may bring future memory devices surprisingly close to the fundamental physical limit for processing information. The same idea could eventually work with electrical currents or ultrafast lasers. Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:14:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260906170132.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260901070543.htm Harvard researchers have transformed ordinary knitting into a platform for creating fabrics that can snap between different shapes and perform useful functions. Using elastic yarns and industrial knitting techniques, the team engineered thick textiles that naturally curve and lock into multiple stable configurations, much like a light switch flipping between on and off. By adding conductive yarn, they turned these shape-shifting fabrics into soft electronic switches capable of controlling lights, counting steps, and responding to movement. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:43:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260901070543.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260829035225.htm Physicists have mathematically captured a bizarre “spacetime crystal” that can either dissolve or collapse into a microscopic black hole after only a tiny change in energy. Their breakthrough came from an unusual trick involving infinitely many dimensions, potentially giving researchers a new tool for studying primordial and microscopic black holes. Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:05:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260829035225.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260815064801.htm Scientists have discovered that tiny, sharply curved wrinkles in graphene can dramatically alter its electrical behavior, creating surprisingly strong charge separation. The finding suggests future electronics could be tuned by reshaping materials at the atomic scale instead of changing what they’re made of. Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:28:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260815064801.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260804034634.htm A mathematician working at Anthropic says he used the AI model Claude Fable 5 to uncover a remarkably simple counterexample to the Jacobian conjecture, a famous problem that has resisted mathematicians for more than a century. The result shows that the conjecture is false in three dimensions and above, although the original two-dimensional version remains unsolved. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:02:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260804034634.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260801042812.htm Mathematicians have shown that no electoral system can perfectly balance local representation, proportional national results, and a fixed-size parliament once enough parties compete. A newly proposed voting method could soften these unavoidable trade-offs and produce outcomes that are much closer to fair. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 09:10:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260801042812.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023607.htm Researchers are applying evolutionary theory to cancer by changing treatments before tumors have time to develop resistance. Mathematical models suggest that rapid, carefully timed switches between multiple therapies could improve cure rates. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:41:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023607.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260715083535.htm A team of mathematicians used whimsical "silly sprinklers" to solve a physics mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades. Their experiments showed that the rotation of both normal and reverse sprinklers is driven by the momentum of flowing water, not by the outside water flow or other long-standing theories. The results finally provide a clear answer to Feynman’s famous sprinkler problem. They could also help engineers design more efficient fluid-powered machines. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:58:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260715083535.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260701205006.htm Scientists have combined machine learning with quantum physics to discover two new superconductors and create a much faster way to search for many more. The technique could bring researchers significantly closer to the long-sought goal of a room-temperature superconductor. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:39:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260701205006.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624025516.htm Quantum mechanics has journeyed from a strange and controversial idea to the foundation of some of humanity’s most advanced technologies. Now researchers are pushing its boundaries even further, with potential breakthroughs in energy, medicine, computing, and our understanding of the universe. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:13:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260624025516.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260619020508.htm Researchers developed a Wordle-solving strategy that succeeds 99% of the time by focusing on information gain rather than likely answers. The method uses Shannon entropy to identify guesses that reveal the most about the hidden word. Each guess is designed to slash uncertainty and narrow the possibilities faster. The result significantly outperformed more traditional Wordle tactics. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:50:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260619020508.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260606015140.htm Researchers have finally resolved a key problem in a 100-year-old theory of color, showing that the qualities we perceive in colors are intrinsic to the mathematics of color space itself. The discovery sharpens our understanding of human vision and could lead to more precise color technologies and visualizations. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:55:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260606015140.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260513221754.htm Scientists have uncovered a hidden mathematical secret inside the leaves of the Chinese money plant: a naturally occurring geometric pattern known as a Voronoi diagram, something typically associated with city planning, computer science, and network design. By mapping tiny pores and looping veins in the plant’s leaves, researchers discovered that the plant organizes itself using the same kind of elegant spatial logic humans use to solve complex distance problems — without ever “measuring” anything. Thu, 14 May 2026 03:48:09 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260513221754.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260505234605.htm Penn researchers have developed a smarter AI method for solving notoriously difficult inverse equations, which help scientists uncover hidden causes behind observable effects. By introducing “mollifier layers” that smooth noisy data, they’ve made these calculations more stable and far less computationally demanding. This could transform fields like genetics, where understanding how DNA behaves is key to disease research. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:24:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260505234605.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260427050550.htm In a breakthrough experiment, scientists directly imaged how particles pair up in a system that mimics superconductors. Instead of behaving independently, the pairs moved in a synchronized, dance-like pattern—something never predicted before. This suggests a major gap in the classic theory of superconductivity. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:16:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260427050550.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260421042816.htm A 150-year-old rule in geometry has been proven wrong. Mathematicians found two different doughnut-shaped surfaces that look identical when measured locally but are actually different overall. For decades, researchers suspected this might be possible but couldn’t prove it—until now. The breakthrough reshapes how mathematicians understand the relationship between local measurements and global form. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:49:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260421042816.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260414075639.htm In crowded environments, more robots don’t always mean faster results—in fact, too many can bring everything to a standstill. Harvard researchers discovered a surprising fix: adding a bit of randomness to how robots move can actually prevent gridlock and boost efficiency. By allowing robots to “wiggle” slightly instead of marching in straight lines, they can slip past each other and keep tasks flowing smoothly. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:45:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260414075639.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260324024257.htm Scientists have found a clever way to supercharge ultra-thin semiconductors by reshaping the space beneath them rather than altering the material itself. By placing a single-atom-thick layer of tungsten disulfide over tiny air cavities carved into a crystal, they created miniature “light traps” that dramatically boost brightness and optical effects—up to 20 times stronger emission and 25 times stronger nonlinear signals. These hollow structures, called Mie voids, concentrate light exactly where the material sits, overcoming a major limitation of atomically thin devices. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:25:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260324024257.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313002650.htm As AI systems began acing traditional tests, researchers realized those benchmarks were no longer tough enough. In response, nearly 1,000 experts created Humanity’s Last Exam, a massive 2,500-question challenge covering highly specialized topics across many fields. The exam was engineered so that any question solvable by current AI models was removed. Early results show even the most advanced systems still struggle — revealing a surprisingly large gap between AI performance and true expert-level knowledge. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:08:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313002650.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260302030654.htm Twisting atomically thin magnetic layers does more than reshape their electronics—it can create giant, topological magnetic textures. In chromium triiodide, researchers observed skyrmion-like patterns stretching far beyond the expected moiré scale, reaching hundreds of nanometers. Even more surprising, their size doesn’t simply follow the twist pattern but peaks at a specific angle. This twist-controlled magnetism could pave the way for low-power spintronic devices built from geometry alone. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:45:13 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260302030654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092302.htm A century after Erwin Schrödinger sketched out a bold vision for how we perceive color, scientists have finally filled in the missing pieces. A Los Alamos team used advanced geometry to show that hue, saturation, and lightness aren’t shaped by culture or experience — they’re built directly into the mathematical structure of how we see color. By defining a crucial missing element known as the “neutral axis,” the researchers repaired a long-standing flaw in Schrödinger’s model and even corrected tricky visual quirks like the way brightness can subtly shift perceived hue. Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:23:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260222092302.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213223923.htm Neuromorphic computers modeled after the human brain can now solve the complex equations behind physics simulations — something once thought possible only with energy-hungry supercomputers. The breakthrough could lead to powerful, low-energy supercomputers while revealing new secrets about how our brains process information. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:19:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213223923.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206034836.htm Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a special printing technique that embeds digital instructions directly into the skin. Images and information can remain invisible until triggered by heat, liquids, or stretching. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:09:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206034836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084616.htm Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now been observed experimentally in a popular quantum material. The finding reveals a new way to understand and control how materials conduct electricity and interact with light. It could help power future ultra-fast electronics and quantum technologies. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:04:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084616.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084109.htm Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows the same math used to train artificial intelligence. The finding hints that learning-like behavior may be a fundamental principle shared by materials, machines, and living cells. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:20:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084109.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260112214317.htm A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It not only spots rare abnormalities but also recognizes its own uncertainty, making it a powerful support tool for clinicians. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:50:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260112214317.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links geometry, symmetry, and problem-solving. The technique works in both ordinary flat space and curved hyperbolic worlds used in theoretical physics. Its blend of beauty and precision could influence everything from engineering to digital design. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:01:16 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251221091237.htm A new AI developed at Duke University can uncover simple, readable rules behind extremely complex systems. It studies how systems evolve over time and reduces thousands of variables into compact equations that still capture real behavior. The method works across physics, engineering, climate science, and biology. Researchers say it could help scientists understand systems where traditional equations are missing or too complicated to write down. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:04:50 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251221091237.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251216081949.htm Ramanujan’s elegant formulas for calculating pi, developed more than a century ago, have unexpectedly resurfaced at the heart of modern physics. Researchers at IISc discovered that the same mathematical structures behind these formulas also describe real-world phenomena like turbulence, percolation, and even black holes. What once seemed like pure mathematics now appears deeply intertwined with the physical laws governing the universe. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:19:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251216081949.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251205045853.htm A researcher from the University of Tokyo and a U.S.-based structural engineer developed a new computational form-finding method that could change how architects and engineers design lightweight and free-form structures covering large spaces. The technique specifically helps create gridshells, thin, curved surfaces whose members form a networked grid. The method makes use of NURBS surfaces, a widely used surface representation format in computer-aided design (CAD). It also drastically reduces computation cost — a task that previously took 90 hours on a high-end GPU completes in about 90 minutes on a standard CPU. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:59:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251205045853.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251112111023.htm Researchers have created a prediction method that comes startlingly close to real-world results. It works by aiming for strong alignment with actual values rather than simply reducing mistakes. Tests on medical and health data showed it often outperforms classic approaches. The discovery could reshape how scientists make reliable forecasts. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:09:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251112111023.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251111010002.htm UC Santa Barbara physicists have engineered entangled spin systems in diamond that surpass classical sensing limits through quantum squeezing. Their breakthrough enables next-generation quantum sensors that are powerful, compact, and ready for real-world use. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:46:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251111010002.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251011105515.htm A team at the University at Buffalo has made it possible to simulate complex quantum systems without needing a supercomputer. By expanding the truncated Wigner approximation, they’ve created an accessible, efficient way to model real-world quantum behavior. Their method translates dense equations into a ready-to-use format that runs on ordinary computers. It could transform how physicists explore quantum phenomena. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:11:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251011105515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251010091546.htm A team of engineers at North Carolina State University has designed a polymer “Chinese lantern” that can rapidly snap into multiple stable 3D shapes—including a lantern, a spinning top, and more—by compression or twisting. By adding a magnetic layer, they achieved remote control of the shape-shifting process, allowing the lanterns to act as grippers, filters, or expandable mechanisms. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 09:15:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251010091546.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081829.htm In a remarkable leap for quantum physics, researchers in Japan have uncovered how weak magnetic fields can reverse tiny electrical currents in kagome metals—quantum materials with a woven atomic structure that frustrates electrons into forming complex patterns. These reversals amplify the metal’s electrical asymmetry, creating a diode-like effect up to 100 times stronger than expected. The team’s theoretical explanation finally clarifies a mysterious phenomenon first observed in 2020, revealing that quantum geometry and spontaneous symmetry breaking are key to this strange behavior. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:18:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081829.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250924012232.htm A new wearable device, a-Heal, combines AI, imaging, and bioelectronics to speed up wound recovery. It continuously monitors wounds, diagnoses healing stages, and applies personalized treatments like medicine or electric fields. Preclinical tests showed healing about 25% faster than standard care, highlighting potential for chronic wound therapy. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:37:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250924012232.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918230811.htm A sweeping investigation has revealed widespread fraud in mathematics publishing, where commercial metrics and rankings have incentivized the mass production of meaningless or flawed papers. The study highlights shocking distortions—such as a university without a math department ranked as having the most top mathematicians—and the explosion of megajournals willing to publish anything for a fee. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:08:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918230811.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250913232933.htm Scientists in Korea have engineered magnetic nanohelices that can control electron spin with extraordinary precision at room temperature. By combining structural chirality and magnetism, these nanoscale helices can filter spins without complex circuitry or cooling. The breakthrough not only demonstrates a way to program handedness in inorganic nanomaterials but also opens the door to scalable, energy-efficient spintronic devices that could revolutionize computing. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:32:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250913232933.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905112310.htm A hidden quantum geometry that distorts electron paths has finally been observed in real materials. This “quantum metric,” once thought purely theoretical, may revolutionize electronics, superconductivity, and ultrafast devices. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:51:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905112310.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052208.htm Rice University physicists confirmed that flat electronic bands in kagome superconductors aren’t just theoretical, they actively shape superconductivity and magnetism. This breakthrough could guide the design of next-generation quantum materials and technologies. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:54:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052208.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm Scientists may have uncovered the missing piece of quantum computing by reviving a particle once dismissed as useless. This particle, called the neglecton, could give fragile quantum systems the full power they need by working alongside Ising anyons. What was once considered mathematical waste may now hold the key to building universal quantum computers, turning discarded theory into a pathway toward the future of technology. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:42:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724232413.htm Researchers at Harvard have created a groundbreaking metasurface that can replace bulky and complex optical components used in quantum computing with a single, ultra-thin, nanostructured layer. This innovation could make quantum networks far more scalable, stable, and compact. By harnessing the power of graph theory, the team simplified the design of these quantum metasurfaces, enabling them to generate entangled photons and perform sophisticated quantum operations — all on a chip thinner than a human hair. It's a radical leap forward for room-temperature quantum technology and photonics. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:54:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724232413.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250622030429.htm AI is revolutionizing the job landscape, prompting nations worldwide to prepare their workforces for dramatic changes. A University of Georgia study evaluated 50 countries’ national AI strategies and found significant differences in how governments prioritize education and workforce training. While many jobs could disappear in the coming decades, new careers requiring advanced AI skills are emerging. Countries like Germany and Spain are leading with early education and cultural support for AI, but few emphasize developing essential human soft skills like creativity and communication—qualities AI can't replace. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 03:04:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250622030429.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250619035502.htm AI researchers in Switzerland have found a way to dramatically cut cement s carbon footprint by redesigning its recipe. Their system simulates thousands of ingredient combinations, pinpointing those that keep cement strong while emitting far less CO2 all in seconds. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:55:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250619035502.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528174928.htm A new study integrated mathematical modeling with advanced imaging to discover that the physical shape of the fruit fly egg chamber, combined with chemical signals, significantly influences how cells move. Cell migration is critical in wound healing, immune responses, and cancer metastasis, so the work has potential to advance a range of medical treatments. Wed, 28 May 2025 17:49:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528174928.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132101.htm Scientists have developed a unified theory for mathematical parameters known as gauge freedoms. Their new formulas will allow researchers to interpret research results much faster and with greater confidence. The development could prove fundamental for future efforts in agriculture, drug discovery, and beyond. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:21:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132101.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124444.htm Miniature organs on a chip could allow us to do scientific studies with great precision, without having to resort to animal testing. The main problem, however, is that artificial tissue needs blood vessels, and they are very hard to create. Now, new technology has been developed to create reproducible blood vessels using high-precision laser pulses. Tissue has been created that acts like natural tissue. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:44:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124444.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162711.htm Researchers developed a faster, more stable way to simulate the swirling electric fields inside industrial plasmas -- the kind used to make microchips and coat materials. The improved method could lead to better tools for chip manufacturing and fusion research. Thu, 22 May 2025 16:27:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162711.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124738.htm Scientists found that neural networks cannot yet forecast 'gray swan' weather events, which might not appear in existing training data but could still happen -- like 200-year floods or massive hurricanes. Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124738.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161106.htm By twisting atom-thin sheets of graphene in just the right way, Rutgers researchers created intercrystals, a new form of matter where geometry alone controls electron behavior. These strange materials could power quantum computers, ultra-efficient circuits, and greener technologies. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:11:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161106.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180915.htm A surprising connection has been found, between two seemingly very different classes of superconductors. In a new material, atoms are distributed irregularly, but still manage to create long-range magnetic order. Wed, 14 May 2025 18:09:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250514180915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505122112.htm Researchers have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:21:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505122112.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501122502.htm A mathematician has built an algebraic solution to an equation that was once believed impossible to solve. Thu, 01 May 2025 12:25:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501122502.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220903.htm New research demonstrates how mathematical modeling can predict outbreaks of toxic fungi in Texas corn crops -- offering a potential lifeline to farmers facing billions in harvest losses. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:09:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220903.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422132018.htm With the assumption that students are going to use artificial intelligence and large language models such as ChatGPT to do their homework, researchers set out to learn how well the free version of ChatGPT would compare with human students in a semester-long undergraduate control systems course. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422132018.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163119.htm Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, assess its role in word-problem solving and if interventions could boost it and thereby improve their word problem solving skills. Results showed that improving working memory helped both students with and without math difficulties and can help educators more effectively by helping teach the science of math, study authors argue. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:31:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163119.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417144927.htm Researchers have demonstrated a significant performance increase in cooling technology for high-power electronic devices. They designed novel capillary geometries that push the boundaries of thermal transfer efficiency. This study could play a crucial role in the development of next-generation technology. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:49:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250417144927.htm