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Posted on May 21, 2017

In Defense of the Reality of Time

In Defense of the Reality of Time
Time isn't just another dimension, argues Tim Maudlin. To make his case, he's had to reinvent geometry. The post In Defense of the Reality of Time appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on March 11, 2017

A Radical Vision of the Universe Returns to Electrify Physics

A Radical Vision of the Universe Returns to Electrify Physics
A decades-old method called the "bootstrap" is enabling new discoveries about the geometry underlying all quantum theories. The post A Radical Vision of the Universe Returns to Electrify Physics appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on August 6, 2016

Mathematicians Are Building a Unified Theory of Geometric Randomness

Mathematicians Are Building a Unified Theory of Geometric Randomness
Researchers have uncovered deep connections among different types of random objects, illuminating hidden geometric structures. The post Mathematicians Are Building a Unified Theory of Geometric Randomness appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on July 3, 2016

The Oracle of Arithmetic Works Best Without Writing Down a Thing

The Oracle of Arithmetic Works Best Without Writing Down a Thing
At 28, Peter Scholze is uncovering deep connections between number theory and geometry. The post The Oracle of Arithmetic Works Best Without Writing Down a Thing appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on December 26, 2015

Posse of Mathematicians Bridges Number Theory and Geometry

Posse of Mathematicians Bridges Number Theory and Geometry

A new breakthrough that bridges number theory and geometry is just the latest triumph for a close-knit group of mathematicians.

The post Posse of Mathematicians Bridges Number Theory and Geometry appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on December 12, 2015

Machine Learning Works Great—Mathematicians Just Don’t Know Why

Machine Learning Works Great—Mathematicians Just Don’t Know Why

Our current mathematical understanding of many techniques that are central to the ongoing big-data revolution is inadequate, at best.

The post Machine Learning Works Great—Mathematicians Just Don’t Know Why appeared first on WIRED.

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