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In theory, quantum physics can bypass the hard mathematical problems at the root of modern encryption. A new proof shows how.

A small but enthusiastic group of neuroscientists is exhuming overlooked experiments and performing new ones to explore ...

Fan Chung, who has an Erdős number of 1, discusses the importance of connection — both human and mathematical.

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Despite the hype, it’s been surprisingly challenging to find quantum algorithms that outperform classical ones. In this episode, Ewin Tang discusses her pioneering work in “dequantizing” quantum ...

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Explore Quanta’s computational complexity coverage.Despite the hype, it’s been surprisingly challenging to find quantum algorithms that outperform classical ones. In this episode, Ewin Tang discusses ...

One computer scientist’s “stunning” proof is the first progress in 50 years on one of the most famous questions in computer science. The Quanta Newsletter ...