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 ...
In October 1984 I arrived at Oxford University, trailing a large steamer trunk containing a couple of changes of clothing and about five dozen textbooks. I had a freshly minted bachelor’s degree in ...

Christmas Time

But on to Christmas time, that time of year when we try to put all our cares and crosses away, forget our troubles, refrain ...
The Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars were just three of the headline makers in week 16 of the NFL, ...
The mogul’s lawyers say that a judge issued an excessively steep sentence for prostitution offenses after Mr. Combs was ...
Here's today's Strands answers and hints. These clues will help you solve The New York Times' popular puzzle game, Strands, ...
A strategic Qatar Grand Prix has blown the battle for the 2025 world championship wide open, setting up a three-way title showdown. Norris heads into the final round leading the standings with 408 ...
Michigan bluegrass phenom Billy Strings and his band stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk for a performance more than a decade in the making. Backed by his band — Alex Hargreaves on fiddle, backing vocalist ...
It's rare these days for an artist to ask for fewer microphones, but after warming up in our space, Billy Strings did just that. Surrounded by his band, the bluegrass virtuoso brings back the spirit ...
Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.
The caravan members all declare that they are Hachibee, so you need to determine which one is your true target. Bloody Strings Hachibee hates the Shamisen, so whip yours out and play any of your ...