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Scientists at Aalto University created a quantum-inspired algorithm that solved a materials simulation problem so complex it would overwhelm today's supercomputers. The breakthrough could help design better quantum computers and electronics that never waste energy.
A first-generation college student from rural Italy is revolutionizing how AI makes decisions in complex situations. His breakthrough algorithms just solved a game that stumped million-dollar research efforts.
MIT researchers created MetaEase, a simple tool that finds hidden bugs in cloud computing algorithms before they cause real-world outages. The innovation could prevent the kind of service crashes that leave millions unable to access their apps.
A Manali chocolate maker went from invisible on social media to earning up to $15,000 monthly by building his own website instead of renting space on platforms. His story reflects a nationwide shift as Indian entrepreneurs reclaim control from costly social media algorithms.
A visual effects wizard behind Star Wars and a curator who brought Burning Man to the Smithsonian just revealed how technology and human creativity can work together. Their conversation proves that even in an age of algorithms, curiosity remains the most powerful tool.
Two more countries are joining Australia's movement to protect childhood from social media algorithms. Norway and Turkey just passed laws keeping kids offline until their teen years, hoping to bring back real play and friendships.
Tech lawyer Irene Mwendwa is documenting how social media algorithms punish women leaders while rewarding men for identical behavior. Her research reveals why platforms profit from harassment while women pay the price.
Two landmark rulings found Meta and YouTube guilty of designing addictive algorithms that harm young users' mental health. The verdicts bypass Section 230 protections by targeting product design instead of user content.
Humanoid robots will attempt to beat human marathon records at next month's race in Beijing, aiming to cut last year's winning time by more than half. The leap in speed comes from major upgrades in hardware, algorithms, and battery technology that could reshape what robots can do.
A breakthrough in artificial intelligence called federated learning lets hospitals build better medical algorithms while keeping sensitive patient data safely locked behind their own firewalls. The technology could finally unlock AI's potential in healthcare without sacrificing privacy.
Mathematicians just discovered that centuries of seemingly unrelated pi formulas are actually connected through a single hidden mathematical structure. Using AI and innovative algorithms, researchers found that 43 percent of all known pi formulas descend from one common ancestor.
A robotics student spent her summer at MIT Lincoln Laboratory developing breakthrough algorithms that help underwater robots and divers work together where GPS doesn't reach. Her code is already being tested in real ocean missions.
A groundbreaking free tool now allows everyday people to check AI systems for bias and flaws before they make decisions about healthcare, jobs, and housing. The University of Glasgow created the first workbench that puts AI oversight in the hands of those most affected by its decisions.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
While AI language apps boom, one Amsterdam instructor proves old-school classroom magic still works best. His students say emotional connection beats algorithms every time.
A PhD student discovered an Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone by manually searching old telescope data that algorithms missed. The find gives scientists a rare target to study with next-generation telescopes.
A citizen scientist discovered a potentially habitable planet by manually combing through old NASA data that automated searches overlooked. The find has astronomers eager to point their most powerful telescopes at this rare Earth-sized world.
The inventor of the World Wide Web says it's not too late to reclaim the internet from toxic algorithms and data monopolies. He's building new technology that puts users back in control of their own information.
A leading AI university is teaming up with the World Economic Forum to launch six new research centers across four countries, connecting cutting-edge artificial intelligence with real-world challenges. The partnership aims to turn breakthrough algorithms into practical solutions for energy, cybersecurity, and more.
A new social media app called UpScrolled crashed its own servers from overwhelming demand as users flock to an alternative that promises fair algorithms and no censorship. The platform jumped to No. 9 on Apple's App Store, ranking above TikTok for the first time.
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