Differential equations are fundamental tools in physics: they are used to describe phenomena ranging from fluid dynamics to general relativity. But when these equations become stiff (i.e. they involve ...

For years, I've watched the Pentagon's innovation process with the same mixture of frustration and respect that a coach feels for a team with immense potential but a flawed game plan. So when I heard ...

It’s hard not to be awed after speaking with Lianna Genovese for 15 minutes. Effervescent and eloquent, the 25-year-old founder and CEO of ImaginAble Solutions in Hamilton, Ont., knows how to generate ...

When it comes to the prevalence of public toilets, one analysis suggests the U.S. ranks 30th in the world, tied with Botswana. The obvious solution—just build more of them—doesn’t work.

Abstract: Designing algorithms to solve math word problems (MWPs) is an important research topic in natural language processing and smart education domains. The task of solving MWPs involves ...

These days, everyone seems to have an opinion about A.I. companions. Last year, I found myself joining the debate, publishing a paper—co-written with two fellow psychology professors and a philosopher ...

Anyone who spends time on social media knows that it’s hard to avoid misinformation, abusive language and offensive content. Platforms like Facebook and YouTube have content moderation systems ...

A UNSW Sydney mathematician has discovered a new method to tackle algebra's oldest challenge—solving higher polynomial equations. Polynomials are equations involving a variable raised to powers, such ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

Abstract: Solving Mathematics Word Problem (MWP) is a basic ability of humanity, which can be mastered by most students at a young age. The existing artificial intelligence system is not good enough ...

An AI system developed by Google DeepMind, Google’s leading AI research lab, appears to have surpassed the average gold medalist in solving geometry problems in an international mathematics ...