Math
How math reveals the bleeding edge of AI
Mathematicians love the certainty of proofs. This is how they verify that their intuition matches observable truth.This article was originally published on this website.
Month: May 2025
Education
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Recently, my 8-year-old son received a birthday card from his grandmother. He opened the card, looked at it and said, “I can’t read cursive yet.”This article was originally published on this website.
Technology
Scientists discover a new way to convert corn waste into low-cost sugar for biofuel
Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.This article was originally published on this website.
Education
Racism in schools harms Black youths’ mental health
A new University of Ottawa study found a causal link between racial discrimination within schools and symptoms of depression in Black students.This article was originally published on this website.
Math
Mapping our emotionally divided society: Mathematical model helps explain polarization
In our polarized political system, what’s one thing that Democrats and Republicans have in common? Growing distrust and dislike for each other.This article was originally published on this website.
Technology
Origami points to new materials that ‘breathe’ and twist on command
Origami—the art of paper folding that originated in Japan centuries ago—could open a new frontier in innovative materials, thanks to research led at the University of Michigan.This article was originally published on this website.
Education
AI may speed up the grading process for teachers
Grading can be a time-consuming task for many teachers. Artificial intelligence tools may help ease the strain, according to a new study from the University of Georgia published in Technology, Knowledge and Learning.This article was […]
Computers
Computer scientists create algorithm to protect videos from quantum hacking
Researchers at FIU’s College of Engineering and Computing have developed an encryption algorithm to defend videos from attackers with access to the world’s most powerful computers.This article was originally published on this website.
Math
Facebook data used to study global human migration patterns
A team of statistical researchers at Meta, owner of Facebook, working with colleagues from the University of Hong Kong and Harvard University, has applied a specially designed algorithm to analyze Facebook data to track human […]
Technology
Physical cloaking works like a disappearing act for structural defects
Whether designing a window in an airliner or a cable conduit for an engine, manufacturers devote a lot of effort to reinforcing openings for structural integrity. But the reinforcement is rarely perfect and often creates […]