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'Proof by intimidation': AI is confidently solving 'impossible' math problems. But can it convince the world's top mathematicians?

AI could soon spew out hundreds of mathematical proofs that look "right" but contain hidden flaws, or proofs so complex we ...
Scientific American

This mathematician proved a brilliant theorem to justify his social awkwardness

George Pólya’s random walk theorem absolved him of being a lurker and revealed how the laws of chance interact with physical ...
The Citizen

JUST IN: Zuma and Thales lose appeal to halt arms deal corruption trial

Former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales have been dealt a legal blow after the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruled that their corruption trial will proceed. The crucial matter ...
Science Daily

Scientists discover hidden geometry that bends electrons like gravity

Researchers have discovered a hidden quantum geometry inside materials that subtly steers electrons, echoing how gravity warps light in space. Once thought to exist only on paper, this effect has now ...
The New York Times

These Mathematicians Are Putting A.I. to the Test

Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform. By Siobhan Roberts A few weeks ago, a high school student emailed Martin ...
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Jacob Zuma and Thales corruption trial moves forward after High Court rejects appeal bid

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled in the latest legal appeal by Jacob Zuma and French arms company, Thales Judge Nkosinathi Chili previously dismissed the pair's attempts to have the charges ...
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UPDATE: Zuma, Thales appeal dismissed

PIETERMARITZBURG - The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg has dismissed an application by former President Jacob Zuma and French company Thales to have their charges in the arms deal trial ...