Abstract: The minimum error entropy (MEE) criterion closely relies on the quadratic information potential (QIP) estimates of Renyi’s entropy. Nevertheless, the ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in ...

One day in November, a product strategist we’ll call Michelle (not her real name), logged into her LinkedIn account and switched her gender to male. She also changed her name to Michael, she told ...

Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms. All of modern mathematics is built on ...

If you’ve ever shuffled a deck of playing cards, you’ve most likely created a unique deck. That is, you’re probably the only person who has ever arranged the cards in precisely that order. Although ...

Google’s DeepMind research division claims its newest AI agent marks a significant step toward using the technology to tackle big problems in math and science. The system, known as AlphaEvolve, is ...

A look inside Quantinuum's quantum computer. Quantum computing is still in the early stages of development, but it has proven to be an extremely powerful tool for various applications. While most ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has selected the HQC algorithm for its ongoing efforts to develop a general encryption to address future cyberthreats from quantum computers. HQC ...

Adaptive algorithms have immensely advanced, becoming integral for innovation across multiple industries. These intelligent systems adjust content and strategies to improve the experiences of users by ...