What are the most pressing global crises in 2026? Each year, the International Rescue Committee’s (IRC) Emergency Watchlist identifies the countries at greatest risk of new or worsening humanitarian ...

Five years ago, mathematicians Dawei Chen and Quentin Gendron were trying to untangle a difficult area of algebraic geometry involving differentials, elements of calculus used to measure distance ...

Microsoft’s MSFT0.54%increase; up pointing triangle Copilot chatbot has become central to its artificial-intelligence strategy as the company’s close partnership with OpenAI diminishes. But the effort ...

The leading approach to the simplex method, a widely used technique for balancing complex logistical constraints, can’t get any better. In 1939, upon arriving late to his statistics course at the ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle ...

The herpes simplex virus (HSV) antibodies test is a type of herpes simplex test that determines whether or not you’ve ever been exposed to this virus. Specifically, it’s a blood test that looks for ...

We asked U.S. teens how common a variety of problems are among students at their school. Anxiety and depression tops the list, with 30% of teens saying it’s extremely or very common at their school.

Difficult conversations are inevitable in any relationship, especially romantic ones where emotional bonds run deep. Addressing sensitive issues can stir up fear, defensiveness, or conflict, making ...

Last week, Microsoft released the KB5043076 update for Windows 11 on Patch Tuesday (the second Tuesday of every month). This update is a mandatory security update that’s being delivered to all users.

Personnel issues can significantly impact a company’s productivity, revenue and overall success. Investing in your employees and creating a positive work environment can lead to higher employee ...

“I’ve read a lot of false information about how the Wu-Tang Clan came together,” says original Wu-Tang member—and award-winning actor, producer, performer, and entrepreneur—Method Man (Clifford Smith) ...

In new research, mathematicians have narrowed down one of the biggest outstanding problems in math. Huge breakthroughs in math and science are usually the work of many people over many years. Seven ...