Can math make redistricting more fair?
Just before midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 28, an independent, bipartisan commission voted to approve a new map for Colorado's congressional districts––dividing the state into eight territories with roughly equal populations......»»
Matrix multiplication breakthrough could lead to faster, more efficient AI models
At the heart of AI, matrix math has just seen its biggest boost "in more than a decade.” Enlarge / When you do math on a computer, you fly through a numerical tunnel like this—figuratively, of course. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Analysis establishes a framework for fairness in accounting, auditing
Nearly 40 years ago, the esteemed accounting professor Yuji Ijiri suggested that fairness is one of the most essential concepts in accounting and asked how to ensure a fair information flow system. In a new analysis, researchers examine whether it is.....»»
Although trust in science remains high, the public questions scientists" adherence to science"s norms
Science is one of the most highly regarded institutions in America, with nearly three-quarters of the public expressing "a great deal" or "a fair amount" of confidence in scientists. But confidence in science has nonetheless declined over the past fe.....»»
Nissan pays back suppliers after Japan antitrust probe
Nissan has repaid suppliers after Japan’s Fair-Trade Commission probed it for allegedly shortchanging them about $20 million in an illegal cost-cutting scheme that could date back decades......»»
Google’s new AI math tool makes calculations easier
Google has released a new math app that utilizes AI to help make it easier for you users to tackle math problems. The post Google’s new AI math tool makes calculations easier appeared first on Phandroid. Math is a subject that I have per.....»»
Anyone can play Tetris, but architects, engineers and animators alike use the math concepts underlying the game
With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture icon over the last 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it has evolved to adapt to new technolog.....»»
Smart learning software helps students study math during lockdowns and beyond
Intelligent tutoring systems for math problems helped pupils remain or even increase their performance during the pandemic. This is the conclusion of a new study led by the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and Loughborough University i.....»»
What math tells us about social dilemmas
Human coexistence depends on cooperation. Individuals have different motivations and reasons to collaborate, resulting in social dilemmas, such as the well-known prisoner's dilemma. Scientists from the Chatterjee group at the Institute of Science and.....»»
Have a look at the whos, whats and whens of leap year through time
Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why?.....»»
Reddit cashes in on AI gold rush with $203M in LLM training license fees
Two- to three-year deals with Google, others, come amid legal uncertainty over "fair use." Enlarge / "Reddit Gold" takes on a whole new meaning when AI training data is involved. (credit: iStock / Getty Images) The last.....»»
10 Advantages Of Hiring An Accomplished Personal Injury Lawyer
You should hire a skilled personal injury attorney if you’ve sustained severe injuries and need legal counsel. Accident attorneys can assist their clients in various ways, such as by handling the complexities of the trial process, handling fair.....»»
Research highlights power of interactive, gesture-based lessons when teaching abstract math concepts
Researchers at Colorado State University are exploring how non-verbal communication could be leveraged by faculty to reach educational goals and support individual learning around abstract math concepts......»»
New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed
University of Pennsylvania engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed of computers.....»»
Math conspiracy comes to Apple TV+ in new thriller series
Apple TV+ has announced a new thriller series, "Prime Target," centered on a mathematician whose theory could break the security on every computer in the world......»»
What are "multiplication facts"? Why are they essential to your child"s success in math?
One of the essential skills students need to master in primary school mathematics are "multiplication facts.".....»»
10 strangest Super Bowl moments of all time, ranked
The Super Bowl has had its fair share of odd events. DT ranks the 10 strangest Super Bowl moments of all time, ranked......»»
Study finds STEM training, apprenticeships increase work satisfaction
Participation in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) apprenticeship program increased job happiness, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis......»»
This 2024 superhero movie is almost certain to fail. Here’s why
2023 had its fair share of comic book movie bombs, and this upcoming movie will surely be 2024's first superhero disaster at the box office and with critics......»»
Indiana wetlands bill garners praise, criticism as it heads to governor"s desk
Supporters of wetland legislation approved 6 Feb. by the Indiana legislature say the regulations are fair to residents, property owners, agriculture and developers while those against it say the state has already weakened wetland protections and this.....»»
Tim Cook talks Vision Pro, and his secret prototype experience many years ago
In a new piece in Vanity Fair, Tim Cook talks Vision Pro – including his first ever experience of using an early prototype of the device in the company’s secretive design block. The piece doesn’t say when that was, only that it was before Ap.....»»