https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/math_puzzles/ Explore a wide range of mathematical research, including surprising discoveries in gaming, math puzzles, prime numbers and encryption. en-us Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:28:16 EDT Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:28:16 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/math_puzzles/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313002650.htm As AI systems began acing traditional tests, researchers realized those benchmarks were no longer tough enough. In response, nearly 1,000 experts created Humanity’s Last Exam, a massive 2,500-question challenge covering highly specialized topics across many fields. The exam was engineered so that any question solvable by current AI models was removed. Early results show even the most advanced systems still struggle — revealing a surprisingly large gap between AI performance and true expert-level knowledge. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:08:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260313002650.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260224023211.htm Quantum computers need special materials called topological superconductors—but they’ve been notoriously difficult to create. Researchers have now shown they can trigger this exotic state by subtly adjusting the mix of tellurium and selenium in ultra-thin films. That tiny chemical tweak changes how electrons interact, effectively turning a quantum phase “dial” until the ideal state appears. The result is a more practical path toward building stable, next-generation quantum devices. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:43:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260224023211.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213223923.htm Neuromorphic computers modeled after the human brain can now solve the complex equations behind physics simulations — something once thought possible only with energy-hungry supercomputers. The breakthrough could lead to powerful, low-energy supercomputers while revealing new secrets about how our brains process information. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:19:40 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260213223923.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206034836.htm Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed using a special printing technique that embeds digital instructions directly into the skin. Images and information can remain invisible until triggered by heat, liquids, or stretching. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:09:31 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206034836.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012208.htm Quantum computers struggle because their qubits are incredibly easy to disrupt, especially during calculations. A new experiment shows how to perform quantum operations while continuously fixing errors, rather than pausing protection to compute. The team used a method called lattice surgery to split a protected qubit into two entangled ones without losing control. This breakthrough moves quantum machines closer to scaling up into something truly powerful. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:10:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012208.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084626.htm Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for awareness could transform medicine, animal welfare, law, and AI development. But identifying consciousness in machines, brain organoids, or patients could also force society to rethink responsibility, rights, and moral boundaries. The question of what it means to be conscious has never been more urgent—or more unsettling. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:49:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260131084626.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084109.htm Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows the same math used to train artificial intelligence. The finding hints that learning-like behavior may be a fundamental principle shared by materials, machines, and living cells. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:20:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260114084109.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260112214317.htm A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It not only spots rare abnormalities but also recognizes its own uncertainty, making it a powerful support tool for clinicians. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:50:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260112214317.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm Tessellations aren’t just eye-catching patterns—they can be used to crack complex mathematical problems. By repeatedly reflecting shapes to tile a surface, researchers uncovered a method that links geometry, symmetry, and problem-solving. The technique works in both ordinary flat space and curved hyperbolic worlds used in theoretical physics. Its blend of beauty and precision could influence everything from engineering to digital design. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:01:16 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106224632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106001911.htm Scientists are learning to engineer light in rich, multidimensional ways that dramatically increase how much information a single photon can carry. This leap could make quantum communication more secure, quantum computers more efficient, and sensors far more sensitive. Recent advances have turned what was once an experimental curiosity into compact, chip-based technologies with real-world potential. Researchers say the field is hitting a turning point where impact may soon follow discovery. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:28:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/01/260106001911.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251217082515.htm Researchers have shown that quantum signals can be sent from Earth up to satellites, not just down from space as previously believed. This breakthrough could make global quantum networks far more powerful, affordable, and practical. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:25:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251217082515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251216081949.htm Ramanujan’s elegant formulas for calculating pi, developed more than a century ago, have unexpectedly resurfaced at the heart of modern physics. Researchers at IISc discovered that the same mathematical structures behind these formulas also describe real-world phenomena like turbulence, percolation, and even black holes. What once seemed like pure mathematics now appears deeply intertwined with the physical laws governing the universe. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:19:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251216081949.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251130205506.htm Researchers unveiled a new technique that validates quantum computer results—especially those from GBS devices—in minutes instead of millennia. Their findings expose unexpected errors in a landmark experiment, offering a crucial step toward truly reliable quantum machines. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:19:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251130205506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044516.htm Quantum communication is edging closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in teleporting information between photons from different quantum dots—one of the biggest challenges in building a quantum internet. By creating nearly identical semiconductor-based photon sources and using frequency converters to sync them, researchers successfully transferred quantum states across a fiber link, proving a key step toward long-distance, tamper-proof communication. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:29:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251129044516.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251101000418.htm More screen time among children and teens is linked to higher risks of heart and metabolic problems, particularly when combined with insufficient sleep. Danish researchers discovered a measurable rise in cardiometabolic risk scores and a metabolic “fingerprint” in frequent screen users. Experts say better sleep and balanced daily routines can help offset these effects and safeguard lifelong health. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:01:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251101000418.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251011105515.htm A team at the University at Buffalo has made it possible to simulate complex quantum systems without needing a supercomputer. By expanding the truncated Wigner approximation, they’ve created an accessible, efficient way to model real-world quantum behavior. Their method translates dense equations into a ready-to-use format that runs on ordinary computers. It could transform how physicists explore quantum phenomena. Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:11:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251011105515.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025406.htm A team at the University of St Andrews has unlocked a major step toward true holographic displays by combining OLEDs with holographic metasurfaces. Unlike traditional laser-based holograms, this compact and affordable method could transform smart devices, entertainment, and even virtual reality. The breakthrough allows entire images to be generated from a single OLED pixel, removing long-standing barriers and pointing to a future of lightweight, miniaturized holographic technology. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:59:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025406.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250924012232.htm A new wearable device, a-Heal, combines AI, imaging, and bioelectronics to speed up wound recovery. It continuously monitors wounds, diagnoses healing stages, and applies personalized treatments like medicine or electric fields. Preclinical tests showed healing about 25% faster than standard care, highlighting potential for chronic wound therapy. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:37:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250924012232.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918230811.htm A sweeping investigation has revealed widespread fraud in mathematics publishing, where commercial metrics and rankings have incentivized the mass production of meaningless or flawed papers. The study highlights shocking distortions—such as a university without a math department ranked as having the most top mathematicians—and the explosion of megajournals willing to publish anything for a fee. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:08:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918230811.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031528.htm Researchers discovered that bees use flight movements to sharpen brain signals, enabling them to recognize patterns with remarkable accuracy. A digital model of their brain shows that this movement-based perception could revolutionize AI and robotics by emphasizing efficiency over massive computing power. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:15:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031528.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm Scientists may have uncovered the missing piece of quantum computing by reviving a particle once dismissed as useless. This particle, called the neglecton, could give fragile quantum systems the full power they need by working alongside Ising anyons. What was once considered mathematical waste may now hold the key to building universal quantum computers, turning discarded theory into a pathway toward the future of technology. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:42:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250822073814.htm By using quantum dots and smart encryption protocols, researchers overcame a 40-year barrier in quantum communication, showing that secure networks don’t need perfect hardware to outperform today’s best systems. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:51:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250822073814.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250727235831.htm Quantum computing may one day outperform classical machines in solving certain complex problems, but when and how this “quantum advantage” emerges has remained unclear. Now, researchers from Kyoto University have linked this advantage to cryptographic puzzles, showing that the same conditions that allow secure quantum cryptography also define when quantum computing outpaces classical methods. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:44:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250727235831.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250723045711.htm Even the most powerful AI models, including ChatGPT, can make surprisingly basic errors when navigating ethical medical decisions, a new study reveals. Researchers tweaked familiar ethical dilemmas and discovered that AI often defaulted to intuitive but incorrect responses—sometimes ignoring updated facts. The findings raise serious concerns about using AI for high-stakes health decisions and underscore the need for human oversight, especially when ethical nuance or emotional intelligence is involved. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:58:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250723045711.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013855.htm Using advanced metasurfaces, researchers can now twist light to uncover hidden images and detect molecular handedness, potentially revolutionizing data encryption, biosensing, and drug safety. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:38:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013855.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250702214157.htm A multinational team has cracked a long-standing barrier to reliable quantum computing by inventing an algorithm that lets ordinary computers faithfully mimic a fault-tolerant quantum circuit built on the notoriously tricky GKP bosonic code, promising a crucial test-bed for future quantum hardware. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:41:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250702214157.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250625011632.htm Chalmers engineers built a pulse-driven qubit amplifier that’s ten times more efficient, stays cool, and safeguards quantum states—key for bigger, better quantum machines. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:58:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250625011632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250622225927.htm Scientists at NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder have created CURBy, a cutting-edge quantum randomness beacon that draws on the intrinsic unpredictability of quantum entanglement to produce true random numbers. Unlike traditional methods, CURBy is traceable, transparent, and verifiable thanks to quantum physics and blockchain-like protocols. This breakthrough has real-world applications ranging from cybersecurity to public lotteries—and it’s open source, inviting the world to use and build upon it. Sun, 22 Jun 2025 22:59:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250622225927.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612031413.htm A team of Danish and German scientists has launched a major project to create new technology that could form the foundation of the future quantum internet. They re using a rare element called erbium along with silicon chips like the ones in our phones to produce special particles of light for ultra-secure communication and powerful computing. With cutting-edge tools like lasers and nanotech, the researchers are working to make something that didn t seem possible just a few years ago: light that can both travel long distances and remember information. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:14:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612031413.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528174928.htm A new study integrated mathematical modeling with advanced imaging to discover that the physical shape of the fruit fly egg chamber, combined with chemical signals, significantly influences how cells move. Cell migration is critical in wound healing, immune responses, and cancer metastasis, so the work has potential to advance a range of medical treatments. Wed, 28 May 2025 17:49:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528174928.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132456.htm Large language models (LLMs) -- the advanced AI behind tools like ChatGPT -- are increasingly integrated into daily life, assisting with tasks such as writing emails, answering questions, and even supporting healthcare decisions. But can these models collaborate with others in the same way humans do? Can they understand social situations, make compromises, or establish trust? A new study reveals that while today's AI is smart, it still has much to learn about social intelligence. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:24:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132456.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132101.htm Scientists have developed a unified theory for mathematical parameters known as gauge freedoms. Their new formulas will allow researchers to interpret research results much faster and with greater confidence. The development could prove fundamental for future efforts in agriculture, drug discovery, and beyond. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:21:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132101.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124546.htm New technology that uses light's color and spin to display multiple images. Tue, 27 May 2025 12:45:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250527124546.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162711.htm Researchers developed a faster, more stable way to simulate the swirling electric fields inside industrial plasmas -- the kind used to make microchips and coat materials. The improved method could lead to better tools for chip manufacturing and fusion research. Thu, 22 May 2025 16:27:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522162711.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124738.htm Scientists found that neural networks cannot yet forecast 'gray swan' weather events, which might not appear in existing training data but could still happen -- like 200-year floods or massive hurricanes. Thu, 22 May 2025 12:47:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124738.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124556.htm Neuroscientists and materials scientists have created contact lenses that enable infrared vision in both humans and mice by converting infrared light into visible light. Unlike infrared night vision goggles, the contact lenses do not require a power source -- and they enable the wearer to perceive multiple infrared wavelengths. Because they're transparent, users can see both infrared and visible light simultaneously, though infrared vision was enhanced when participants had their eyes closed. Thu, 22 May 2025 12:45:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522124556.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132510.htm In Project Chimera, a game lab combines a VR computer game with educational problems in order to convey scientific content in a motivating way. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:25:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132510.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132508.htm Location data is considered particularly sensitive -- its misuse can have serious consequences. Researchers have now developed a method that allows individuals to cryptographically prove their location -- without revealing it. The foundation of this method is the so-called zero-knowledge proof with standardized floating-point numbers. Thu, 15 May 2025 13:25:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250515132508.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508113117.htm Augmented-reality (AR) technology is rapidly finding its way into everyday life, from education and healthcare to gaming and entertainment. However, the core AR device remains bulky and heavy, making prolonged wear uncomfortable. A breakthrough now promises to change that. A research team has slashed both thickness and weight using a single-layer waveguide. Thu, 08 May 2025 11:31:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508113117.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130506.htm As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research suggests that the future of fashion might lie not in fabric, but in pixels. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:05:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505122112.htm Researchers have created a method that makes virtual reality (VR) more accessible to people with mobility limitations. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:21:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505122112.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501122502.htm A mathematician has built an algebraic solution to an equation that was once believed impossible to solve. Thu, 01 May 2025 12:25:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501122502.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220903.htm New research demonstrates how mathematical modeling can predict outbreaks of toxic fungi in Texas corn crops -- offering a potential lifeline to farmers facing billions in harvest losses. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:09:03 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220903.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423135036.htm After uncovering a unifying algorithm that links more than 20 common machine-learning approaches, researchers organized them into a 'periodic table of machine learning' that can help scientists combine elements of different methods to improve algorithms or create new ones. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:50:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423135036.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422132018.htm With the assumption that students are going to use artificial intelligence and large language models such as ChatGPT to do their homework, researchers set out to learn how well the free version of ChatGPT would compare with human students in a semester-long undergraduate control systems course. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250422132018.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163119.htm Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, assess its role in word-problem solving and if interventions could boost it and thereby improve their word problem solving skills. Results showed that improving working memory helped both students with and without math difficulties and can help educators more effectively by helping teach the science of math, study authors argue. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:31:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163119.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135745.htm According to new research next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) -- the same technology which is powering the development of tailor-made medicines, cancer diagnostics, infectious disease tracking, and gene research -- could become a prime target for hackers. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:57:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135745.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407192548.htm Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK's first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK's first long-distance quantum-secured video call. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:25:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250407192548.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328112853.htm Clothes that can mimic the feeling of being touched, touch displays that provide haptic feedback to users, or even ultralight loudspeakers. These are just some of the devices made possible using thin silicone films that can be precisely controlled so that they vibrate, flex, press or pull exactly as desired. And all done simply by applying an electrical voltage. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:28:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328112853.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327164525.htm How gravity causes a perfectly spherical ball to roll down an inclined plane is part of elementary school physics canon. But the world is messier than a textbook. Scientists have sought to quantitatively describe the much more complex rolling physics of real-world objects. They have now combined theory, simulations, and experiments to understand what happens when an imperfect, spherical object is placed on an inclined plane. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:45:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250327164525.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123536.htm Quantum computers are able to solve complex calculations that would take traditional computers thousands of years in just a few minutes. What if that analytical power is turned inwards towards the computer itself? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:35:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250326123536.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141543.htm From virtual reality to rehabilitation and communication, haptic technology has revolutionized the way humans interact with the digital world. While early haptic devices focused on single-sensory cues like vibration-based notifications, modern advancements have paved the way for multisensory haptic devices that integrate various forms of touch-based feedback, including vibration, skin stretch, pressure and temperature. Recently, a team of experts analyzed the current state of wearable multisensory haptic technology, outlining its challenges, advancements and real-world applications. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:15:43 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141543.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181544.htm Scientists investigated whether email interventions informed by behavioral science could help teachers help students learn math. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:15:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324181544.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324152433.htm Mathematicians studied the flow of human crowds and developed a way to predict when pedestrian paths will transition from orderly to entangled. Their findings may help inform the design of public spaces that promote safe and efficient thoroughfares. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:24:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324152433.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143200.htm For adolescents struggling with substance abuse, traditional in-person interventions such as counseling are not always effective, and rural areas often lack access to these services. A researcher is thinking outside the box, aiming to help game designers develop fun, digital games that make ditching bad habits easier by meeting adolescents where they already are: online. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:32:00 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319143200.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319142833.htm Scientists have successfully established the world's longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning 12,900 km. Using the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1, launched into low Earth orbit, this milestone marks the first-ever quantum satellite communication link established in the Southern Hemisphere. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:28:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250319142833.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311010756.htm Physicists developed simplified formulas to quantify quantum entanglement in strongly correlated electron systems. Their approach was applied to nanoscale materials, revealing unexpected quantum behaviors and identifying key quantities for the Kondo effect. These findings advance understanding of quantum technologies. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:07:56 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311010756.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310134148.htm Researchers have developed an AI-based learning system that recognizes strengths and weaknesses in mathematics by tracking eye movements with a webcam to generate problem-solving hints. This enables teachers to provide significantly more children with individualized support. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:41:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310134148.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306123312.htm Despite the popularity of augmented reality, AR wearable technologies haven't gained traction due to the weight and bulk associated with batteries and electronic components, and the suboptimal computational power, battery life and brightness of the devices. A team of researchers recently improved the practicality of light-receiving AR glasses by increasing the angle of incidence light capable of producing an adequate projected AR image from five degrees to roughly 20-30 degrees. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:33:12 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306123312.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306121051.htm Researchers have created washable and durable magnetic field sensing electronic textiles -- thought to be the first of their kind -- which they say paves the way to transform use in clothing. This technology will allow users to interact with everyday textiles or specialized clothing by simply pointing their finger above a sensor. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:10:51 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250306121051.htm