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Simons Institute for the Theory of Computing Opens in Berkeley

The institute brings together researchers to explore the theoretical underpinnings of computer science and its potential to shed light on a wide range of natural phenomena.

Simons Fellows Recognized at Intel Talent Search Award Ceremony
Simons Foundation Launches Simons Collaboration on Algorithms and Geometry
Simons Genome Diversity Project
Event:April 30, 2014: Where is Fundamental Physics Heading?

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Mathematical Impressions: The Bicycle Pulling Puzzle

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Science Lives: Louis Nirenberg

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Simons Science Series: Michael W. Young

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Science Lives: Peter Lax

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George Hart

Mathematical Impressions: Change Ringing

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Dimitar Sasselov: Other Earths and the Origins of Life

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Quanta Magazine

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Origins of Life

Early Life in Death Valley

By: Peter Byrne

Evidence from Southwestern deserts suggests that oxygen-breathing organisms arose on land rather than in the seas.

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Physics

Time’s Arrow Traced to Quantum Source

By: Natalie Wolchover

A new theory explains the seemingly irreversible arrow of time while yielding insights into entropy, quantum computers, black holes, and the past-future divide.

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Biology

The Remarkable Self-Organization of Ants

By: Emily Singer

Knowing the rules behind ant-made structures could help scientists understand how other complex systems emerge in nature.

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Quanta Magazine's mission is to enhance public understanding of research developments in mathematics and science. Quanta articles do not necessarily represent the views of the Simons Foundation.

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