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The math behind even the simplest ocean waves is notoriously uncooperative. A team of Italian mathematicians has made major ...

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A story that touches Lin's heart is Yang's long-awaited family reunion with his father in Geneva in 1957. It was the first ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

Quantum physics can seem like a maze of strange ideas and confusing math, but the right book can make it all click. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been curious for years, there are plenty ...

This repository presents a constructive solution to the Yang–Mills existence and mass gap problem, a Clay Millennium Prize topic. The framework confirms the existence of a positive mass gap through ...

Quantum physics isn’t just complicated – after 100 years, there is an awful lot of it to understand. This makes writing an accessible yet comprehensive book about the topic a challenge in both ...