“Mathematics is the art of reducing any problem to linear algebra.” This is a quote often attributed to William Stein, a former mathematics professor at the University of Washington, now the lead ...

In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

Whether it’s for yourself or a loved one, a great barrel proof bourbon is the perfect gift for whiskey lovers. I’ve highlighted 16 favorites for gifting this year. For many bourbon drinkers, there’s ...

Finding the characteristic polynomial of a matrix is a fundamental task in linear algebra, with applications ranging from determining eigenvalues and eigenvectors to analyzing the stability of systems ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by The play, by David Auburn, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 2001. By Michael Paulson Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle will make their Broadway debuts ...

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A local sourdough bakery is on the rise. In addition to its three existing Valley shops, Proof Bread plans to bring its bread to downtown Phoenix and Gilbert. “The growth has been crazy,” says Jon ...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement on Proof of Work (PoW), a characteristic of some digital assets – most prominently Bitcoin. Proof of Work is a way to validate and ...

I've never fallen victim to a scam, but in the past, I hadn't exactly gone out of my way to avoid them, either. That's a problem for two reasons. First, after years of data breaches, my Social ...

Set during Liz Truss’s premiership, Coe’s multilayered novel is a mixture of whodunnit and political chronicle with a villain hiding in plain sight My favourite joke in Jonathan Coe’s new novel is ...