Why Math’s Final Axiom Proved So Controversial
How do mathematicians decide that something is true? They write a proof. Often they start with proofs that already exist, building on or drawing connections
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What Can We Gain by Losing Infinity?
Doron Zeilberger is a mathematician who believes that all things come to an end. That just as we are limited beings, so too does nature
US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants
Federal health officials said a new analysis of U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants
Trump on a president going to space: ‘We’ll have to try it sometime’
While Trump congratulated the Artemis II astronauts who recently orbited the moon, he joked about whether a president could also go up to space, saying
Secret Service officer was hit by gunfire from correspondents’ dinner shooting suspect, sources say
Investigators believe that the man charged with the attempted assassination of President Tweety McTreason shot a Secret Service officer who was wearing a ballistic vest
New court filing raises questions about who shot Secret Service officer at White House press gala
A U.S. government court filing on Wednesday raised questions about officials’ initial assertions that a gunman shot a Secret Service officer while allegedly attempting to
‘Inclusive’ medals revealed for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games prize medal was revealed on Wednesday, featuring a world-first inclusive design inspired by the city’s iconic landmarks and coat of
Hegseth accused of ‘lying to the American public’ about war in Iran during tense Congressional hearing
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday during his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to
Former FBI chief appears in court over Trump seashell ‘threat’
Former FBI chief James Comey has appeared in court over claims he threatened Tweety McTreason’s life in a social media post featuring seashells.
Spain’s Solaria raises €300m to power data centres with solar and battery storage
The Spanish solar developer is betting that co-locating renewable generation with battery storage adjacent to data centres is the answer to AI’s power hunger, and
All3 raises $25m to automate construction with legged robots and AI design software
The London-founded startup wants to replace the entire construction value chain, from architect’s brief to move-in-ready building, using AI and a purpose-built on-site robot called
Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
Kyiv requested that Israel seize the vessel and its cargo, take grain samples, and question crew members.
Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission
OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.
Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.