Inside the Race to Achieve the Singularity—Before Moore’s Law Runs Out

AI optimists envision a future where artificial general intelligence (AGI) surpasses human intelligence, but the path remains riddled with scientific and logistical hurdles.

Probability underlies much of the modern world – an engineering professor explains how it actually works

Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, “Probability is the ...

Real vs. Nominal GDP: Best Economic Indicator for Growth

Discover why real GDP offers a more accurate picture of economic growth by adjusting for inflation and when nominal GDP might be more useful for short-term analysis.

Pop-up-style 3D electrode array captures organoid-wide brain rhythms in real time

A team led by Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab scientists have developed a new technology that can eavesdrop on the hidden electrical dialogues unfolding inside miniature, lab-grown ...
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The Math Hidden Inside a Plinko Board: How a Simple Pegboard Teaches One of the Most Important Concepts in Science

Provided content. One ball on a Plinko board is unpredictable. Drop a thousand and they form a near-perfect bell curve—one of math’s most powerful ideas for 150+ years.

Measure Stock Volatility with Historical Data: A Practical Approach

Learn how using historical data, instead of standard deviation, offers a more accurate assessment of stock volatility and risk management strategies.