NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Ellie Rushing, crime reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer, on how a drop in violent crime and new technology is leading to a high homicide clearance rate. In ...

Version of company’s Gemini 2.5 AI model solved complex real-world problem that stumped human programmers Google DeepMind claims it has made a “historic” artificial intelligence breakthrough akin to ...

The logistic map looks simple but it reveals how chaos emerges from order. This story shows why one equation changes how we see the world. Suspected Brown University gunman found dead White men feel ...

A mathematician at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an easier way to solve quadratic equations. The mathematician hopes this method will help students avoid memorizing obtuse formulas. His ...

Taylor Pittman got her Technical and Creative Writing Degree in 2021 and has a passion for video games and storytelling. She has enjoyed reading and writing since she was old enough to pick up a ...

A seemingly simple math problem has gone viral this week, leaving people totally stumped on social media. The equation in questions is: 15 - 15 × 4 ÷ 2 = ? At first glance, it looks like a basic grade ...

Like a bespectacled boffin dangling a piece of cheese over the cage of a two-headed lab rat, Abiotic Factor has been teasing me with its 1.0 release for a while. Developer Deep Field Games initially ...

Polynomial equations are a cornerstone of modern science, providing a mathematical basis for celestial mechanics, computer graphics, market growth predictions and much more. But although most high ...

In today’s digital age, brain teasers have become a popular way to engage and challenge our minds. These puzzles often require a creative approach, encouraging us to think outside the box to find the ...

Who doesn’t love a good brain teaser, especially when it involves maths? If you're a fan of mind-bending puzzles, this latest brain teaser is sure to leave you scratching your head. On the surface, it ...

Math Puzzles have long been a favourite pastime for those who enjoy a good mental challenge. Whether you’re solving complex riddles, decoding cryptic clues, or tackling intricate puzzles, brain ...

For more on the 2024 election, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. A decade after the shocking discovery of a bear cub carcass in Manhattan's Central Park, the mystery of who dumped it there ...