A small mathematical revision to quantum mechanics could effectively limit the purported infinite capacities of quantum computers—if validated, that is.

Peter Badge. Mathematics often feels like a collection of isolated islands. Each one operates with its own rules, and building bridges between them is notoriously difficult. Today, the Norwegian ...

A team at Northwestern University used artificial intelligence to evolve robot body plans inside a physics simulation, then physically assembled the top-performing designs and turned them loose on ...

When natural disasters or extreme weather events hit, delivering aid quickly and efficiently to those affected is crucial.

When natural disasters or extreme weather events hit, delivering aid quickly and efficiently to those affected is crucial. Humanitarian relief efforts commonly rely on the combination of trucks and ...

Erdos, explores what researchers call autoformalization, the process of converting traditional mathematical proofs into formats machines can verify using tools such as Lean and Coq.

Software engineering is going through a revolution. The latest versions of AI coding tools like Anthropic’s Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex have wowed professionals while leaving many anxious about ...

Databricks has released KARL, an RL-trained RAG agent that it says handles all six enterprise search categories at 33% lower ...

The first major program in the new Northwestern Engineering bachelor of science in engineering degree, the AI major will launch in fall 2026.

Many engineering challenges come down to the same headache—too many knobs to turn and too few chances to test them. Whether tuning a power grid or designing a safer vehicle, each evaluation can be ...

Abstract: Originally developed for aerospace engineering, the Kalman Filter, a mathematical algorithm, has proven to have a novel application in mental health, providing a potential instrument for ...