Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate. "There are no ...

Aiming to cultivate top-tier global talent in artificial intelligence, Shanghai Jiao Tong University has introduced a new integrated bachelor's and master's program with a talent cultivation path that ...

Named after Rene Descartes (1596–1650), the renowned French mathematician, physicist and philosopher, the program places a strong emphasis on fostering originality and global awareness among ...

A groundbreaking study challenges Descartes’ “I think, therefore I am,” suggesting consciousness begins with bodily feelings, reshaping how we define awareness.

ince the start of the 20th century, the heart of mathematics has been the proof — a rigorous, logical argument for whether a given statement is true or false. Mathematicians’ careers are measured by ...

380-year-old Descartes circle problem finally solved with help from physics Researchers explained that spinors, commonly used in quantum mechanics, played a key role in cracking the ancient puzzle.

Left, a 3-flower. Right, a 5-flower. Credit: Journal of Geometry and Physics, 10.1016/j.geomphys.2025.105458 Monash University researchers have extended Descartes’ Circle Theorem by finding a general ...

Home | News & Events | News | 2025 | Mathematicians solve 380-year-old problem inspired by Descartes Mathematicians solve 380-year-old problem inspired by Descartes 10 March 2025 A long-standing ...

You claim that everyone is secretly doing math, even if they don’t realize it. You have to force them to become aware of their own mathematical training. Can you see a circle in your mind?

The Meaning of Cogito Ergo Sum Although Descartes can find reason to doubt his senses, he cannot doubt the act of doubting itself—a claim that is farther reaching than it seems.