Has a mathematician solved the "invariant subspace problem"? And what does that even mean?
Two weeks ago, a modest-looking paper was uploaded to the arXiv preprint server with the unassuming title "On the invariant subspace problem in Hilbert spaces." The paper is just 13 pages long and its list of references contains only a single entry......»»
How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root
On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but not before accusations.....»»
Distracted driving tool shows just how far you can travel while texting
The key to being safe as a driver is to keep your eyes on the road. Humans who think they can multitask while sitting at the wheel of a moving car continue to be a problem—one t.....»»
Nigeria"s universities need to revamp their entrepreneurship courses. They"re not meeting student needs
Youth unemployment has been a problem in Nigeria for decades. This is why policymakers are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship education as a solution. It is hoped that entrepreneurship will reduce reliance on formal jobs and create more opportu.....»»
US banks are closing local branches at a rapid pace — here"s why that could be a problem for you
US banks are closing local branches at a rapid pace — here"s why that could be a problem for you.....»»
Frustrated By Tesla"s Inability To Repair His Cybertruck, Man Used A $12 Part. Here"s How He Solved The Issue
Frustrated By Tesla"s Inability To Repair His Cybertruck, Man Used A $12 Part. Here"s How He Solved The Issue.....»»
Chemists just broke a 100-year-old rule and say it"s time to rewrite the textbooks
UCLA chemists have found a big problem with a fundamental rule of organic chemistry that has been around for 100 years—it's just not true. And they say, It's time to rewrite the textbooks......»»
Using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem around the world. When bacteria like E. coli no longer respond to antibiotics, infections become harder to treat......»»
Spider-Man 4’s release date already has a big Tom Holland problem
Tom Holland confirmed repeatedly last week that Spider-Man 4 production will start next summer. After teasing the Spider-Man 4 story earlier, the actor also said … The post Spider-Man 4’s release date already has a big Tom Holland problem.....»»
Plans to Destroy the International Space Station Preview a Bigger Orbital Junk Problem
A special spacecraft will guide the space station through Earth’s atmosphere, but what about other large pieces of space debris?.....»»
iPad mini 7 teardown confirms no display hardware changes for ‘jelly scrolling’ fix
iFixit shared their teardown for the new yesterday, highlighting the fact that Apple did not rotate the display driver in order to fix the “jelly scrolling” problem – which many expected them to do. Instead, the fix lies somewhere else. mo.....»»
Hack the Climate: DIY Geoengineering With Big Balloons
It’s easy to feel like climate change is too big of a problem for makers to tackle; I certainly felt this way. The post Hack the Climate: DIY Geoengineering With Big Balloons appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
Google’s fix for the fake AI photo problem it created still isn’t good enough
When I first saw the photos of Donald Trump working in a McDonald’s a few days ago, the first thing I thought of was generative … The post Google’s fix for the fake AI photo problem it created still isn’t good enough appeared.....»»
Galaxy Z Fold SE may have done the impossible and fixed a big problem with foldables
When Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 this summer, I only needed a few seconds to realize that it had the … The post Galaxy Z Fold SE may have done the impossible and fixed a big problem with foldables appeared first on BGR......»»
The Galaxy Ring 2 could fix the biggest problem with the device
Samsung filed a patent that hints at an adjustable smart ring. Imagine being able to purchase the Galaxy Ring without the need for a sizing kit......»»
Putin"s dollar problem is on clear display at the BRICS summit, starting with the moment guests land at the airport
Putin"s dollar problem is on clear display at the BRICS summit, starting with the moment guests land at the airport.....»»
A 19-year-old disappeared from her Illinois village in 1979. Almost half a century later, the cold case has been solved
A 19-year-old disappeared from her Illinois village in 1979. Almost half a century later, the cold case has been solved.....»»
Why Trump"s messaging is becoming more extreme: A mathematician explains
"Talk about extreme." That was the response of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at September's televised debate, after her rival, Donald Trump, made the baseless claim that migrants had been eating the dogs and cats of their neighbors in.....»»
Can we ever trust photos again, in an AI age? Apple and others working the problem
At a time when you can ask AI to modify an existing photo in almost any way you please, or even ask it to generate a completely artificial image, can we ever trust photos again? Apple is working to address the issue in two ways, and many of us are.....»»
EyeSight may be weird, but it’s a step toward solving a key Vision Pro problem
EyeSight is undoubtedly one of the weirdest features of the Vision Pro. But it’s also, arguably, one of its most important for solving a key problem with the headset. Here’s why. more….....»»
Researcher finds special proteins are key when antibiotic resistance spreads
Antibiotic resistance is a growing public health problem globally. The problem is exacerbated by the fact that some bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics have the ability to spread that resistance to other bacteria via secretion systems......»»