Emmy Noether faced sexism and Nazism – 100 years later her contributions to ring theory still influence modern math
A century after publishing major papers in theoretical mathematics, German-born Emmy Noether continues to challenge and inspire mathematicians with her story and mathematical legacy.
Tamar Lichter Blanks, PhD Candidate in Mathematics, Rutgers University
• conversation
July 15, 2021 • ~9 min
July 15, 2021 • ~9 min
How accurate were early expert predictions on COVID-19, and how did they compare to the public?
Who made more accurate predictions about the course of the COVID-19 pandemic – experts or the public? A study from the University of Cambridge has found that
Cambridge University News •
cambridge
May 5, 2021 • ~6 min
May 5, 2021 • ~6 min
Planning the best route with multiple destinations is hard even for supercomputers – a new approach breaks a barrier that's stood for nearly half a century
The traveling salesperson problem is so difficult that practical solutions can never be perfect – only good enough. The challenge is coming up with the best approximations.
Nathan Klein, PhD Student in Computer Science, University of Washington •
conversation
April 9, 2021 • ~9 min
April 9, 2021 • ~9 min
If everyone on Earth sat in the ocean at once, how much would sea level rise?
Even if every human being on Earth went for a dip in the ocean at the same time, they'd be just a drop in the bucket compared to the size of the planet's seas.
Tony E. Wong, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology •
conversation
March 29, 2021 • ~5 min
March 29, 2021 • ~5 min
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