For four decades, a quiet boundary in pure mathematics kept a powerful theorem locked inside the safe world of finite quantities. Now a new result known as Sebestyen’s theorem has pushed that boundary ...

Abstract: In the paper a boundary value problem for a fractional differential equation is considered. A theorem on existence of solutions to the above problem is proved. The main tools in the proof ...

Large language models (LLMs) have astounded the world with their capabilities, yet they remain plagued by unpredictability and hallucinations – confidently outputting incorrect information. In ...

It’s rare for a dictionary to claim that a word has no definition. But that’s what Dictionary.com said about its recently announced word of the year: “67,” pronounced “six-seven,” the slang term that ...

The phrase, "six seven" is a new slang term popular with Generations Z and Alpha. It originated from a lyric in the 2024 song "Doot Doot" by Skrilla. Despite its popularity, the phrase is considered ...

A spoonful of this star's matter can weigh a billion tons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. By developing a new theoretical ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pi Day (March 14) is a day of global mathematical celebration, but ...

Back in 1971, the late physicist Stephen Hawking made an intriguing prediction: The total surface area of a black hole cannot decrease, only increase or remain stable. So if two black holes combine, ...

Stephen Hawking’s 50-year-old theorem on how black holes merge together has been successfully tested thanks to huge advances in gravitational wave astronomy, which helped astronomers catch the waves ...

The Lexus IS will be returning to showroom floors in 2026 The car comes with new and improved styling, safety features and infotainment The Lexus IS, the brand's small and nimble sports sedan, is ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1994, an earthquake of a proof shook up the mathematical world. The mathematician Andrew Wiles had finally settled Fermat’s Last ...

This deceptively simple math problem has stumped mathematicians for almost 300 years! The Moody Blues were never friends, future or past Ohio sheriff takes defiant stance on immigration, draws ...