mathematical

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Based on projected earnings for the year ahead, the S&P 500’s P/E is 20, which, in a mathematical coincidence, is about 20% higher than the 20-year average—a premium, but not an excessive one.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“We spent years developing the mathematical theory required to compress a neural network without losing its reasoning capabilities,” said Hassibi, chief executive of the venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

PrismML has achieved a mathematical breakthrough that achieves a 1-bit model without compromising the reasoning, coding, and general knowledge capabilities of full-precision models, according to Hassibi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

One promising solution is quantum cryptography, which relies on the laws of physics rather than mathematical complexity to keep data secure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Like Pythagoras, Descartes was a mathematician-philosopher; perhaps his most lasting legacy was a mathematical invention—what we now call Cartesian coordinates.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife