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Quanta Magazine
Is AI Reasoning Right for the Wrong Reasons?
# Is AI Reasoning Right for the Wrong Reasons? Artificial intelligence systems have become remarkably good at solving complex problems, including advanced mathematics. But a fasci...
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Aperiodical
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 63
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Jul 30
Quanta Magazine
Physicists Solve a Big Quantum Mystery. Now, Old Results Don’t Add Up.
Here is a 3-paragraph summary of the article for mathopen.com: For 25 years, physicists have wrestled with a confusing puzzle in particle physics, and new quantum calculations app...
Jul 30
Aperiodical
\(-e^i\) to Watch: MathsWithKala
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: MathsWithKala is an Instagram channel created by Kala, dedicated to sharing mathematics with audiences across the internet. The cha...
Jul 28
Quanta Magazine
A New Way That a Cow’s Inner World Shapes Earth’s Atmosphere
# How a Tiny Organelle Inside a Cow's Gut Influences Climate Change Deep inside the digestive system of a cow lives a microscopic world that plays a surprisingly large role in Ear...
Jul 28
MAA
2025 MAA Impact Report
# 2025 MAA Impact Report Summary The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has released its 2025 Impact Report, showcasing a remarkable year of growth and innovation in the ma...
Jul 24
Quanta Magazine
A Master of the Traveling Salesperson Problem Finds His Own Path
Here is a 3-paragraph summary of the article for mathopen.com: Shayan Oveis Gharan is a brilliant mathematician and computer scientist who has recently been awarded the prestigiou...
Jul 24
Quanta Magazine
Fields and Abacus Medals 2026
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Every four years, the mathematics community celebrates its greatest achievements by awarding the Fields Medal and the Abacus Medal,...
Jul 24
Quanta Magazine
How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding?
# How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding? One of the biggest debates in modern astrophysics centers on a deceptively simple question: how fast is the universe expanding? This r...
Jul 24
Aperiodical
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 62
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: **Double Maths First Thing: Issue 62** Double Maths First Thing is a newsletter written by Colin, a mathematician dedicated to spr...
Jul 23
MAA
Team USA Takes Second Place at 67th IMO
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Team USA had a standout performance at the 67th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), held in Shanghai, China from July 10 to ...
Jul 22
Plus Magazine
The International Congress of Mathematicians 2026
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Jul 22
Nautilus
Monkeys Interpret Shapes Similarly to Humans
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Researchers have discovered that monkeys perceive and interpret geometric shapes in ways that closely mirror human intuition. This ...
Jul 21
Quanta Magazine
The Organisms That Make Earth’s Harshest Places Home
It looks like the article content you shared is actually about **extremophiles and biology**, not mathematics. The title and content both refer to organisms living in harsh environ...
Jul 21
Quanta Magazine
Martin Picard’s Mitochondrial Theory of Mind
# Martin Picard's Mitochondrial Theory of Mind Martin Picard, a biologist at Columbia University, has developed a striking new framework for understanding life and consciousness. ...
Jul 18
Aperiodical
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 61
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: **Double Maths First Thing: Issue 61** In Issue 61 of Double Maths First Thing, mathematician Colin shares his enthusiasm for the ...
Jul 16
Quanta Magazine
Thermodynamic Computers Go With the (Energy) Flow
# Thermodynamic Computers Go With the (Energy) Flow Modern computers are built to fight against the natural randomness of the physical world. At the microscopic level, tiny energy...
Jul 16
MAA
Mathematics on a New Stage: That Math Show is Playing Off-Broadway This Summer
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Dr. Arthur Benjamin, a familiar face at MAA MathFest events, is bringing his signature mathematical energy to a whole new audience ...
Jul 15
MAA
Dr. Christina Eubanks-Turner named as the next Editor of MAA FOCUS
Here is a 3-paragraph summary of the article for mathopen.com: The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has announced that Dr. Christina Eubanks-Turner will serve as the next...
Jul 15
MAA
Dr. Jason Rosenhouse Named Editor of The American Mathematical Monthly
Here is a 3-paragraph summary of the article for mathopen.com: The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) has announced that Dr. Jason Rosenhouse, a Professor of Mathematics at...
Jul 15
Aperiodical
Aperiodical News Roundup – June 2026
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: The UK government has made notable appointments in the world of applied mathematics, bringing two operational researchers directly ...
Jul 15
Aperiodical
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 5F
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: **Double Maths First Thing: Issue 5F** Double Maths First Thing is a math newsletter written by Colin, a mathematician with a pass...
Jul 15
Aperiodical
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 60
Here is a 3-paragraph summary of the article for mathopen.com: **Double Maths First Thing: Issue 60** In Issue 60 of Double Maths First Thing, mathematician Colin returns with hi...
Jul 15
Chalkdust
In conversation with Anne Skeldon
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Jul 15
Chalkdust
Read Issue 23 now!
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: The latest issue of Chalkdust Magazine, Issue 23, is now available to read. This exciting new release is packed with a fun and dive...
Jul 15
Chalkdust
Chalkdust dissertation prize 2026
Here is a 3-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Chalkdust magazine is offering an exciting opportunity for students and researchers to get their mathematical work recognized and p...
Jul 15
Plus Magazine
Happy Ada Lovelace Day 2025!
Here is a 2-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Ada Lovelace Day 2025 is here, and it is the perfect time to honor the legacy of one of history's greatest mathematical pioneers. T...
Jul 15
Plus Magazine
Dark stars
**Could "Dark Stars" Be Hiding in Gravitational Wave Data?** Black holes have been a major focus of gravitational wave research, but scientists are now asking whether other exotic...
Jul 15
Plus Magazine
How understanding risk empowers communities
**Understanding Risk in Everyday Life** Risk is something we encounter constantly, from small daily decisions to major life choices. Understanding how to properly evaluate risk he...
Jul 15
Quanta Magazine
Will We Ever Find Alien Civilizations?
Here is a 2-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Astronomer David Kipping argues that exciting claims about discovering extraterrestrial life tend to fall apart once researchers lo...
Jul 15
Quanta Magazine
We Know Simple Fluids Can Flow. Turns Out, Some Can Fracture.
Here is a 2-paragraph summary for mathopen.com: Scientists have long believed that only complex, elastic fluids like gels or polymer solutions could fracture like solids. Simple f...
Jul 15
Quanta Magazine
Why Am I Left-Handed?
# Why Am I Left-Handed? Handedness is one of the most familiar yet puzzling human traits. About 10% of people are left-handed, and despite how common this asymmetry is, scientists...
Jul 15