Mathematics Isn’t Just a Game to Let A.I. Solve. History Shows Why.
In our field of applied mathematics, the long, human process of trial and error — not just the solutions themselves — is often what...
At 145 Degrees, This Amoeba Manages to Keep Its Cool
Found in volcanic streams in California, the newfound organism has the highest heat tolerance of any complex life on Earth.Found in volcanic streams in...
New Hope for Diagnosing C.T.E. in Brain Injured Patients
Scientists are developing imaging techniques and blood tests that one day may enable doctors to identify the disease definitively in living patients.Scientists are developing...
The Urgent Mystery of Where Viruses Hide
Some viruses appear to vanish when outbreaks dissipate, only to emerge again. Scientists don’t always know which animals they lurk in — and how...
Sadness and Suicidal Behavior Among Teenagers Is Declining, C.D.C. Finds
A national survey has found that key mental health measures for teenagers have significantly improved from their worst levels during the pandemic.A national survey...
