New algorithm cracks graph isomorphism problem.

Graph Isomorphism
A new algorithm efficiently solves the graph isomorphism problem, which has puzzled computer scientists for decades.
New algorithm cracks graph problem | Science News

CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing: Check three times, cut once

CRISPRTwo new studies from the University of California, Berkeley, should give scientists who use CRISPR-Cas9 for genome engineering greater confidence that they won’t inadvertently edit the wrong DNA.
Source: CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing: Check three times, cut once

What every physicist should know about string theory

physics today

Some of nature’s rhymes—the appearance of similar structures in different areas of physics—underlie the way that string theory potentially unifies gravity with the other forces of nature and eliminates the ultraviolet divergences that plague quantum gravity.

What every physicist should know about string theory

New derivation of pi links quantum physics to pure math

DERIVATION OF PI

John Wallis derivation of PI- 1655

New derivation of pi links quantum physics and pure math

David Spergel to lead new Center for Computational Astronomy | Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation

The Simons Foundation is delighted to announce the creation of the Center for Computational Astronomy (CCA) and the appointment of David Spergel as its director.

David Spergel, Ph.D.

David Spergel, Ph.D.

Source: David Spergel to lead new Center for Computational Astronomy | Simons Foundation

Mega science prize split between 1,370 physicists

Mega Science Prize

Seven neutrino physicists who led the five teams sharing the Breakthrough Prize pose onstage during the ceremony in Mountain View, California.

Multi-million-dollar Breakthrough awards announce winners in physics, life sciences and mathematics.

Source: Mega science prize split between 1,370 physicists : Nature News & Comment

China is building a particle accelerator that’ll dwarf CERN’s supercollider.

China is building a particle accelerator that’ll dwarf CERN’s supercollider

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Crowdfunding a study on black holes merging.

Can Massive Black Holes Merge? Help fund a study to find out!

Can black holes merge?

Fibonacci Blocks

I met this great young man at a startup event in Bali. He is a 16 year old high school student who came up with a something to make STEM education more hands on and interesting and is well on his way to producing and selling his product. Fibonacci Blocks: Fun with Phi & the Golden Ratio