Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

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Quantum mechanics has at last been formulated exclusively with real numbers, bringing a mathematical puzzle at the heart of ...

As we approach the anticipated artificial intelligence singularity and the strain builds, showing the fault lines in our systems, different aspects emerge and begin to converge.

Eliminating waste is the holy grail of management science—but overemphasizing it leads to a host of problems. Companies should pay just as much attention to resilience. by Roger L. Martin In his ...