The thrill of rolling dice, drawing cards, or spinning reels has captivated audiences for centuries. Nowhere is this excitement more concentrated than in casinos, where chance and strategy intersect ...

On 6 October 1995, at a scientific meeting in Florence, Italy, two Swiss astronomers made an announcement that would transform our understanding of the Universe beyond our Solar System. Michel Mayor ...

The measurement problem in quantum mechanics looks at how an experimental outcome changes, simply by observing it.

A Comparison of Strategy and Skill Both poker and chess are deep strategy games with devoted communities, decades of theory, and world-class professionals. Yet they test very different cognitive ...

CISO Conversation with John Flynn, also known as ‘Four’, who has been DeepMind’s VP of security since May 2024.

The seemingly unpredictable, and thereby uncontrollable, dynamics of living organisms have perplexed and fascinated scientists for a long time. While these dynamics can be represented by reaction ...

Many governments and tech companies are investing heavily in quantum technologies. In New Zealand, the recently announced Institute for Advanced Technology is also envisioned to focus on this area of ...

Researchers examined problems related to the timing and scheduling of surgeries and patients' stays in recovery units. In collaboration with a hospital, they developed an integrated elective surgery ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere: videos of horse backflips, a suspicious “Here’s your 1500-word essay!” line on a student paper and deepfakes causing harm.  But what is the technology ...