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Nicolas Regnault, a research scientist at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) at the Flatiron Institute, has been named a Condensed Matter Physics Fellow by the American …

Jim Simons led an incredible life of mathematics, finance and philanthropy. Watch as those who knew him talk about his phenomenal legacy.

Like Bill Murray in the movie “Groundhog Day,” bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can’t seem to shake …

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities.

For the first time, researchers have observed a type of quasiparticle that behaves in an unusual way. In one direction, it acts like it has no mass, zipping …

… trios need to join us on June 6–8, 2025, in Upstate New York. Are there requirements for how artists, scientists and arts organizations should structure the …

The Polymathic AI team has released two massive datasets for training artificial intelligence models to tackle problems across scientific disciplines. The datasets include data from dozens of sources …

How Futures Ignite, a community-based organization in Washington Heights, inspires youth to use STEM to problem solve in their community.

Astronomers will use the telescope array to trace the evolution of the dark energy tearing the universe apart.

Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.

Ten-episode limited series podcast hosted by Kate Downey, with episodes releasing weekly starting in February 2025.

Math organization creating meaningful and fun experiences that enable every student and educator to develop their mathematical power and build a sense of belonging in order to choose …

Simulations of exploded highly magnetized stars collapsing into black holes reveal that they ‘pass down’ their magnetic fields to their newly formed black hole’s surrounding disk of …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a wide range of cognitive and behavioral alterations.

Elias Most, an assistant professor of theoretical astrophysics, did not want to be an astronomer or a physicist when he grew up. He studied physics but was more …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is an X-linked neurodevelopmental condition and one of the most common monogenic causes of inherited intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by impaired social communication and repetitive behavior.

Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) demonstrate promise as therapeutic approaches for treating genetic disorders of the central nervous system, as exemplified by the clinical success of nusinersen (a splice-modulating …

Although much research on autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is focused on social and cognitive behaviors, recent evidence has highlighted sensory processing as a key alteration in ASD.

Signs of autism emerge as early as 6 to 12 months of age, but the average age of diagnosis in the United States is four years.

Haploinsufficiency of select chromatin regulators is frequently associated with autism.

… analytical tools such as X-ray diffraction, microscopy and Fourier-transformed infrared spectroscopy has allowed him to explore the microstructural properties of materials in detail, contributing to …

The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce that mathematician Jill Pipher has joined its board of trustees. Pipher is the Elisha Benjamin Andrews Professor of Mathematics at Brown …

On September 18, 2024, the SFARI Autism Rat Consortium (ARC) held its annual meeting in the Usher Institute of the University of Edinburgh. This year’s event brought …

Main-sequence stars with brighter than expected mid-infrared emission can signal the presence of a debris disk, rubble from planetary collisions, or even a theorized sign of …

As the battle between quantum and classical computers rages, scientists are making unexpected discoveries about quantum systems.

… continued conversation and eagerness to explore how their distinct practices might inspire and inform one another. The inaugural cohort of Open Interval consisted of a partnership between …

Betelgeuse has displayed brightening and dimming over the years, convincing some that it could be close to becoming a supernova. However, a new study from the Flatiron Institute …

A new benchmark called the V-score can help researchers determine the best algorithms for studying complex materials, helping optimize quantum simulations leveraged in industries like pharmaceuticals and …

The Simons Foundation’s Autism in the Workplace program, which increases employment for autistic candidates, was built to be replicated.

Through simulations and modeling of bacterial colonies, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and collaborators have discovered how dividing cells adapt to crowded environments by slowing their growth, informing …

The quantum research center will continue its international collaboration for an additional five years with Cornell University as a new partner institution.

… reveal the unknown about our universe. Establishing this new line of missions — the largest our Astrophysics program has ever competed — has taken that creativity to new heights …

The Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International have named five scientists as 2024 Simons Fellows in Marine Microbial Ecology. The fellowship program supports promising postdoctoral scientists who intend …

… Award will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) ET on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Interested attendees can register here. A recording of the webinar will …

The MacArthur Foundation has selected oceanographer Benjamin Van Mooy as a 2024 MacArthur Fellow. Known colloquially as the “genius grant”, this award provides $800,000 over five years …

Astrophysics to physical oceanography. String theory to machine learning. High energy theory to biophysics. Such leaps in research focus can be challenging—and rewarding. Learn how the Simons …

No sunlight reaches this region 200 to 1,000 meters below the sea surface, where levels of iron, a key micronutrient, are so low that the growth of …