At the turn of the century, it sounded as if string theory could give us big answers about the universe. Well… has it?
In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called ...
There are gazillions of different possible universes that can be described and understood using the tools provided by string ...
In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called ...
In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for ...
When we think creatively, produce novel ideas, or otherwise have “Eureka” moments, we may actually unlock access to a ...
Topology has real implications in the world. For example, topological techniques can be brought to bear on calculating the trajectories of spacecraft, and missions have been saved by the efforts of ...
Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.
Mathematician Grigori Perelman solved the Poincaré conjecture, and then rejected the $1 million prize that came with it.
New research suggests that the holes were the site of an ancient marketplace, and Inca rulers may have used them as a ...
On January 22, 2025, physicists unveiled a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of the ...
The case of Gareth Williams, the 31-year old known as “The Spy in The Bag” has stumped detectives and experts since he was ...