The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in general, research mathematicians don’t need to think about it ...

America’s grand strategy is in turmoil. Over the past decade, power shifts, territorial disputes, and the faltering of international institutions have fueled an increasingly heated debate about what ...

"We have demonstrated that it is impossible to describe all aspects of physical reality using a computational theory of quantum gravity," says Dr. Faizal. "Therefore, no physically complete and ...

From powering search engines to securing data and optimizing networks, algorithms underpin nearly every aspect of modern technology. Understanding how efficiently they can solve problems — and where ...

MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BLU Products proudly unveils the latest flagship in its premium BOLD smartphone line, the BOLD N4. As the highly anticipated successor to the N3, the BOLD N4 ...

While N11 is the new top-end trim of the Bolero Neo, the one-below-top N10 (O) variant is most expensive, due to an additional mechanical feature The 2025 Mahindra Bolero Neo has been launched with ...

JOHANNESBURG - Motorists are urged to practice caution when driving on the N4 route near Kroondal, in the North West, due to a multi-vehicle crash. Law enforcement and emergency services are currently ...

Photo for illustration: Road construction machines inching forward. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and travel cautiously during construction as lane closures and stop/go systems may cause ...

Every August, NFL teams are forced to make roster cuts ahead of the start of a new season. In this period, practice squads are also finalized to create a cushion of coverage for emergencies and ...

Whether or not you’ve heard the term “queer theory,” it’s likely to have impacted some aspect of your life. Click through to learn what queer theory is, how it's used, and who has been involved with ...

We have long taken it for granted that gravity is one of the basic forces of nature–one of the invisible threads that keeps the universe stitched together. But suppose that this is not true. Suppose ...