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4 articles tagged with "mathematics"

Exploring the Universe's Shape and the Cosmological Constant Dilemma

The cosmological constant, a key factor in the accelerating expansion of the universe, raises significant questions in modern physics. This exploration connects the universe's shape to this enduring problem.

Editorial Staff about 18 hours ago

Life

Briefing: Crushing Soda Cans and the Mathematics of Corrugation Formation

Strategic angle: Exploring the science behind why objects squash in specific ways under pressure.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Life

Briefing: Cornerstone model of evolutionary biology built on math flaw, study argues

Strategic angle: New research is significantly revising a widely cited evolutionary model, the Inhibitory Cascade Model (ICM).

Editorial Staff 22 days ago

Tech

Briefing: Researchers improve lower bounds for some Ramsey numbers using AlphaEvolve

Strategic angle: A breakthrough in computational mathematics enhances understanding of Ramsey theory.

Editorial Staff about 1 month ago