It's a plot device beloved by science fiction: our entire universe might be a simulation running on some advanced ...

Chomsky's highly influential Syntactic Structures (SS) has been much praised its originality, explicitness, and relevance for subsequent cognitive science. Such claims are greatly overstated. SS ...

Quantum computing is widely believed to be a revolutionary new technology. In fact, it is a double-edged sword. If efficient quantum computers can be manufactured in near future, many of the current ...

Most books about fundamental quantum mechanics use results in the theory of Hilbert space operators without proving them, while most books about Hilbert space operators do not treat quantum mechanics.

In the mid-19th century, Bernhard Riemann conceived of a new way to think about mathematical spaces, providing the foundation for modern geometry and physics.

Mathematics plays a vital role in our understanding of the world. Our students gain thorough knowledge of mathematical theory and practice, as well as advanced problem-solving skills that can help our ...

This project aims to develop a data analysis framework that identifies the control mechanisms of cell differentiation at the genomic and epigenomic levels via interdisciplinary research between ...

“This tattoo is the Zermelo-Fraenkel with Choice axioms of set theory. These nine axioms are the basis for ZFC set theory, which is the most commonly studied form of set theory and the most well known ...

Emily Riehl sees similarities between the viola, which she grew up playing, and the mathematical field of higher category theory, in which she is currently a leading participant. She thinks of the two ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State’s Liza Bondurant is among 46 nationwide recipients of Mathematical Association of America Outreach grants helping fund math outreach efforts across the U.S. and its ...