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We're remembering the transformative leadership of renowned neuroscientist Gerry Fischbach, who died Sunday at 87. Fischbach founded the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) in 2006, inspired the launch of our neuroscience collaborations, and provided invaluable guidance as a member of our board. We will miss him dearly. bit.ly/4stovHV
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Since 2019, the Simons Collaboration on Wave Turbulence has advanced our understanding of the mathematics of waves, including localized wave phenomena like rogue waves: unusually large ocean waves that seem to appear out of nowhere. Read more: bit.ly/4zM3SJf #math #science
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How do cells choose their identity? Fellows-to-Faculty awardee Harry Vong is working to answer this question as he transitions from his postdoctoral fellowship to his new PI role at @bcmhouston. Read about Vong's work and our Fellows-to-Faculty program, which is currently open for applications: bit.ly/3WC6QSi #science #neuroscience
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New @FlatironInst simulations show that intense UV light — aka Lyman-alpha radiation — acted like a cosmic leaf blower, pushing gas and dust away from stars in the early universe and making their galaxies appear brighter: bit.ly/3UFInuC #science #astrophysics
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Mathematician Terence Tao's new book introduces six core ideas that shaped the field of #math. Out today from @QuantaBks: bit.ly/4emmCXv
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Hillsboro, TX, has a secret: The fireflies lighting up its summer evenings are one of the rarest species around. Meet the "Texas two-stepper," a rice-sized insect with a glittering double flash, and the residents celebrating #science and small-town pride. Watch the full video: bit.ly/4AhVdyA
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Scientists may be closer to unlocking higher-temperature superconductivity thanks to new work from the @FlatironInst and collaborators: bit.ly/4yub37O #science #physics
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We're excited to share Terence Tao's SIX MATH ESSENTIALS with readers in the U.S. and North American tomorrow! This is how the acclaimed Cornell math professor, New York Times bestselling author, and brilliant podcast host @stevenstrogatz described Terry's new book:
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Quanta Books is giving away 100 bookplates signed by Terence Tao! To receive a free signed bookplate, be one of the first 100 readers to: 1. Post a photo of your copy of his new book SIX MATH ESSENTIALS (out tomorrow!). 2. Mention your favorite math idea. 3. Tag @quantabks.
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Keeping up with the latest in math and AI doesn’t have to be hard. Sign up for our Transformation newsletter, a new weekly digest tracking the rapid changes happening in mathematics — and how mathematicians are reckoning with them. mailchi.mp/quantamagazine.or…
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UVA undergrad Chance Woodson interned at our @FlatironInst's Initiative for Computational Catalysis this summer, an experience that helped his career plans feel more concrete. Learn more about his experience and our summer internship program: bit.ly/4yqOT6n #science #math #physics #FlatironICC
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Can a lost song be saved by mathematics? Dream of Birds, a short film from director Martín Benchimol, explores how math helped Argentina’s chingolo birds rediscover a forgotten tune. Watch full documentary: bit.ly/4i4oIMV #math #science
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At #ICM2026 in July, mathematician Terence Tao grappled with questions of AI and mathematics. Watch his public lecture and learn more about the prestigious international #math event: bit.ly/4ismyGU
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We're pleased to announce that our president @DavidSpergel was selected to the @AASL_Academy for his pioneering work in measurements of the universe’s age, shape and composition to help establish the standard model of #cosmology: bit.ly/4k02oq9 #science #astrophysics
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Fields medalist Terence Tao is one of today’s most renowned mathematicians. Have you ever wondered how math looks from his bird’s-eye view? Ahead of the Nov 10 release of his new book SIX MATH ESSENTIALS, Tao maps out six of the field’s fundamental pillars.
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Open-source modeling platform GeoClaw enables scientists to predict and prepare for tsunamis by simulating complex geophysical flows: bit.ly/47UqJXk #TsunamiDay #science #math
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