He wanted to find a method to solve every conceivable scientific problem. This was not just wishful thinking—the teenager had a groundbreaking idea that would establish a completely new field of ...

“We had to control how big a number shows up as we do this guessing and coordination,” said Peng. Peng and Vempala prove that their algorithm can solve any sparse linear system in n 2.332 steps. This ...

Aside from this method offering a simple and effective means of gauging a model's aptitude at certain types of tasks, it could lead to a solution to the biggest flaw in computer math proficiency.