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Is Tim Palmer right about a 400-qubit wall? New quantum physics debate challenges irrational numbers, entanglement, and modern quantum computing

A new debate in quantum physics is shaking the foundations of modern science. Tim Palmerargues that nature may not follow continuous mathematics at all. His theory questions irrational numbers, wave functions, and even parts of Schrödinger equation. The claim also points to a possible 400-qubit ceiling in quantum computing. If…

The Economic Times · May 27

Refunds Are Being Delayed Over One Missing IRS Verification Step

Tax season often brings one major expectation: a refund landing in the bank account without complications. But this year, a growing number of taxpayers face frustrating delays tied to one overlooked IRS verification step. The issue does not always stem from math errors or missing forms. Instead, the IRS now…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 27

“How Many Bones Are In The Human Body?”: Test Yourself With 16 General Number Facts

How good are you with numbers? 🔢Not math equations – we’re talking about the random facts everyone should know, from planets and countries to animals and pop culture. This quiz is packed with questions about the world that may sound easy until you actually have to type the answer yourself.…

Bored Panda · May 27

More than 500,000 students enter Tashkent maths Olympiad as STEM interest grows

The TasIMO competition brought together 350 finalists from Europe and Asia following a sharp rise in entries.

Euronews · May 26

An AI solution to an 80-year-old problem has shocked mathematicians

Last week, OpenAI shocked the mathematical community by revealing that one of its internal artificial intelligence (AI) models had found a counterexample to a famous conjecture made by legendary Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős in 1946.

The Conversation · May 26

Being taught by people who know stuff instead of prepared teachers risks our children’s futures

In Canada, we need more qualified teachers.

The Conversation · May 25

Jim Simons’ $300 million math gift helped public-school teachers stay in the classroom

Philanthropist Jim Simons revolutionized education giving by channeling funds directly to public school teachers through fellowships. This approach combats teacher burnout and isolation, transforming teaching into a sustainable career. By investing in educators, this model fosters long-term scientific literacy and strengthens public schools, proving that empowering human potential, not just…

The Times of India · May 25

JEECUP Admit Card 2026 releasing today at jeecup.admissions.nic.in; check steps to download, documents required, exam pattern and marking scheme

The Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh, JEECUP, is expected to release the JEECUP Admit Card 2026 today, May 25. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam will feature 100 multiple-choice questions in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A Computer-Based Test will be conducted.

The Economic Times · May 25

How to Fight a Property Tax Increase Without Hiring an Attorney

Property tax bills can hit like a surprise uppercut, especially when the assessed value suddenly climbs far beyond what feels realistic. One year the bill looks manageable, and the next year it seems like the county assessor started pricing homes with lottery-winner math. Many homeowners assume they need an expensive…

Everybody Loves Your Money · May 24

How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss

For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math: Calories in, calories out. If weight were a simple math equation, more people would likely be the weight they desire. But it is much more complicated.

The Conversation · May 22