For more than 200 years, scientists have argued about a deceptively simple question: why does a sheet of frozen water let us ...

A new research paper reframes the simulation hypothesis, asking whether reality could be simulated and what science can test.

The Majorana 1 quantum computer was hailed as a significant breakthrough by Microsoft, but critics say the company has yet to ...

Since February this year, a quiet but significant breakthrough unfolded in several of Beijing’s top neurosurgical hospitals. Working ...

In terms of research, for me, it is centred around solving local problems. I think there’s a lot we can do. Every piece of ...

The recognition is for a 2005 paper titled “Agnostically Learning Halfspaces,” which Klivans co-authored with Adam Tauman ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...