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Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits " is that completely irrational?
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (367+ words) A single server smashed the pi world record, churning out 314 trillion digits in 110 days. As an irrational number, pi has no end " but that has not stopped computer engineers from chasing its eternal string of decimal places deeper into the…...
Mathematicians devise new way to solve devilishly difficult algebra equations
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) Mathematicians have devised a new way to solve higher-order polynomial equations, ushering in a 'dramatic revision of a basic chapter in algebra'. Polynomial equations are a cornerstone of modern science, providing a mathematical basis for celestial mechanics, computer graphics, market…...
Scientists used AI to map uncharted areas of the mouse brain
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (391+ words) A new brain map details regions of the organ that had previously been difficult to chart. Using a Chat GPT-like AI model, scientists have created a new map of the mouse brain that captures previously uncharted areas of the organ…...
AI is solving 'impossible' math problems. Can it best the world's top mathematicians?
4+ mon, 24+ min ago (1746+ words) AI is making gains in solving pure math problems. Can it crack the hardest problems in mathematics? In October 2024, news broke that Facebook parent company Meta had cracked an "impossible" problem that had stymied mathematicians for a century. In this…...
'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1320+ words) AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we can't verify them. How will we know if they're right? At a secret meeting in 2025, some of the world's…...
Scientists use quantum machine learning to create semiconductors for the first time " and it could transform how chips are made
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (792+ words) Researchers have found a way to make the chip design and manufacturing process much easier " by tapping into a hybrid blend of artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Microchips power almost every modern device " phones, laptops and even fridges. But behind…...
AI 'mirages' mean tools used to analyze medical scans could fabricate their findings
1+ week, 5+ day ago (749+ words) Modern AI models can create convincing descriptions of images that were never given to them " a phenomenon researchers call a "mirage." Researchers have been training artificial intelligence (AI) systems to interpret results of visual tests like mammograms, MRIs and tissue…...
AI-written code can beat humans at biomedical analysis, some studies find. What does that mean for the field?
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1220+ words) LLMs can accelerate medical research, scientists say, but they come with risks. As the general public has embraced large language models (LLMs) such as Chat GPT, Claude and Gemini, scientists have been exploring how these artificial intelligence (AI) tools could…...
AI just verified a proof that earned one of math's most prestigious prizes. Math will never be the same
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (446+ words) The introduction of AI into mathematics represents a seismic shift in what it means to do math. Earlier this month an artificial intelligence (AI) startup announced that their AI agent had confirmed a proof of two cases of the devilishly…...
How well can AI and humans work together? Scientists are turning to Dungeons & Dragons to find out
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (554+ words) D&D is being used as a benchmark to see how well models can make long-term plans, adhere to rules and strategize with a team. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features. Get full access…...