How do opinions form and change in large groups of people? That's not just a sociological question, it's a mathematical one. Ph.D. candidate Federico Capannoli studied opinion dynamics. He defended his thesis on November ...
Mathematics
Nov 25, 2025
0
31
Whether it is a whole friendship group migrating to using iPhones or a swath of classmates wanting the latest Lululemon waterbottle, network scientists have uncovered the hidden mechanics behind social trends.
Mathematics
Nov 25, 2025
0
33
As the artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing industries explode, trained STEM professionals are in high demand. Mathematics is foundational to these fields.
Mathematics
Nov 24, 2025
0
24
When Old Town High School Math Teacher Kristen Thompson uses TriO—a virtual reality environment developed by researchers at the University of Maine—she envisions a scenario that every teacher dreams about for their students: ...
Mathematics
Nov 21, 2025
0
37
If there's one thing that's certain in a digital world, it's that we are surrounded by ever-increasing amounts of data. From your daily step counts to weather reports to global market trends, data is everywhere.
Mathematics
Nov 20, 2025
0
24
Determining the least expensive path for a new subway line underneath a metropolis like New York City is a colossal planning challenge—involving thousands of potential routes through hundreds of city blocks, each with uncertain ...
Mathematics
Nov 18, 2025
0
44
With AFL clubs preparing for the Draft, Victoria University (VU) researchers are proposing a new approach to trade draft picks based on their true value according to teams' future performances.
Mathematics
Nov 18, 2025
0
22
At the 2024 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), one competitor did so well that it would have been awarded the Silver Prize, except for one thing: it was an AI system. This was the first time AI had achieved a medal-level ...
In an era driven by complex data, scientists are increasingly encountering information that doesn't lie neatly on flat, Euclidean surfaces. From 3D medical scans to robot orientations and AI transformations, much of today's ...
Mathematics
Nov 13, 2025
0
33
Particles as different as soap bubbles and ball bearings can be made to arrange themselves in exactly the same way, according to a new study that could unlock the creation of brand new materials—including those with promising ...
Mathematics
Nov 12, 2025
1
184
