It's a plot device beloved by science fiction: our entire universe might be a simulation running on some advanced ...

Prince Rupert of the Rhine first asked this question in the 17th century, and he soon found out the answer is yes. Later, ...

Mathematician Mikhail Ganzhinov found new records for kissing numbers in 10, 11, and 14 dimensions, proving human insight can ...

The mathematician is among three Massachusetts scholars who were awarded the 'genius' grant — $800,000 over five years.