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A ChatGPT AI has proved a conjecture with a method no human had thought of. Experts believe it may have further uses ...

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AI solved a math problem that stumped experts for 80 years, revealing deeper lessons about human cognition, focus, and ...

Mathematicians excel at handling complexity and uncertainty. Mathematical reasoning strategies aren't just useful for dilemmas involving numbers. We can apply math mindsets to improve our approach to ...

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You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...