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In a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information.

Deep neural networks, often criticized as “black boxes,” are helping neuroscientists understand the organization of living brains.

New research links serotonin and dopamine not just to addiction and depression, but to the ability to control genes.

From crumpled paper to termite mounds to three-sided coins, L. Mahadevan has turned the whole world into his laboratory.

We’ve created a new way to explore the fundamental constituents of the universe.

Our new series of articles explores the search for fundamental structure at the edge of science.

Vinton Cerf helped create the internet 40 years ago, and he’s still working to connect people around the world — and off it.

Recent experiments show that particles should be able to go faster than light when they quantum mechanically “tunnel” through walls.

The p-adics form an infinite collection of number systems based on prime numbers. They’re at the heart of modern number theory.