“One of the basic axioms of the rational theory of decision under uncertainty is Savage’s (1954) sure-thing principle (STP). It states that if prospect x is preferred to y knowing that Event A ...

With matric results in the spotlight currently, there's a sharp focus on how the drop in the maths pass rate is mirrored by the drop in the number of pupils who study the subject all the way to matric ...

A doctor has issued a four-point warning to households using log burners. Dr Sam Watts, who has spent over a decade at the University of Southampton's School of Medicine and commands a substantial ...

Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,’ a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency.

While it's certainly not the first time this pest has plagued the Lone Star State, two southern Texas cities are under quarantine after invasive fly larvae were discovered. Larva from the Mexican ...

Putting money into your checking or savings account is something most of us do without thinking twice. But in some situations, making a bunch of smaller cash deposits instead of one big one can ...

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Chemicals foul wells used for drinking water and fuel harmful algae that can make people sick, a Times investigation shows. Chemicals foul wells used for drinking water and fuel harmful algae that can ...

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When it comes to hard problems, computer scientists seem to be stuck. Consider, for example, the notorious problem of finding the shortest round-trip route that passes through every city on a map ...

This Olympiad-style exponential problem looks simple at first — until you try solving it. Test your skills and see if you can crack it before I walk through the clever solution step-by-step. Trump ...

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