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In August, a team of mathematicians posted a paper claiming to solve a major problem in algebraic geometry — using entirely alien techniques. It instantly captivated the field, stoking excitement in ...

The Kansas City Chiefs' record may be 6 - 7, but there's nothing funny about their situation. They lost their most important game of the season in primetime, and now there's no hope of them winning ...

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw three interceptions across his team's first four drives against the Carolina Panthers. It's the first time a player has thrown three interceptions on ...

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Homebuyers are finally seeing some relief in the final months of 2025. Recent back-to-back Federal Reserve rate cuts have pushed 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates down to the low-6% range, which ...

In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...

German developer Sinn Power has announced the completion of what it claims to be the world’s largest floating photovoltaic plant featuring vertically oriented solar panels. The company said its ...