When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In October 2024, news broke that Facebook parent company Meta had cracked an "impossible" problem ...

There may be some value in "sleeping on it"—or, at least, in taking a deep power nap for 20 minutes—when it comes to problem solving, as it may lead you to a "eureka" moment. This is the conclusion of ...

How bees, beer cans and big data all solve the same problem: not enough space. By Steven Strogatz Photo illustrations by Jens Mortensen Each installment of “Math, Revealed” starts with an object, ...

Abstract: This paper introduces a new discrete StarFish Optimization Algorithm (D-SFOA) to solve a complex discrete Symmetric Travelling Salesman Problem (STSP). The discrete SFOA algorithm is ...

Problem-solving is becoming more and more seen as an important skill for college students to learn to build metacognitive skills, critical thought, and the ability to learn on their own. Even though ...

This article is part of a series exploring the state of math education in Ohio. Brianna Swain does not remember learning much of anything in school while growing up in Columbus' Hilltop neighborhood.

Creative problem-solving can be an exhilarating experience. You get a triple benefit: the euphoric 'aha' moment of solving a puzzle, the pride of accomplishing a goal, and the deeper self-discovery of ...

It is rare to read about “spectacular progress” or a “once-in-a-century” result in mathematics. That’s for good reason: if a problem has not had a solution for many years, then completely new ...

HLL is a probabilistic algorithm, meaning it's a guess rather than true answer. But due to some clever tricks it is usually within 2% of the correct value, and can do it both quickly and in a ...

Rob De La Espriella is the creator of BlueDragon, a problem-solving system used by the US national laboratories and nuclear facilities. United States businesses are silently hemorrhaging trillions of ...

Artificial intelligence has witnessed a remarkable surge, captivating researchers, product teams, and end users alike with its transformative potential. But despite its recent popularity, AI is only ...