Georgina Rodríguez Solved Her Massive Engagement Ring Problem Just as Jewelers Predicted

Rodríguez separated her estimated 25- to 30-carat engagement ring from her gold wedding band after marrying Cristiano Ronaldo.
Slate

A.I.’s First Big Math Breakthrough Is Not What It Seems

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The Verge

Thread Direct looks to solve Matter’s biggest setup headache

The new feature will let phones with Thread radios onboard devices without needing a border router. The new feature will let phones with Thread radios onboard devices without needing a border router ...
Harvard Business Review

Why Speed and Trust Are Critical to Solving Hard Problems

A conversation with author Anne Morriss on why the slow and steady approach can leave issues unresolved. When it comes to solving complex, layered problems, the default for many organizational leaders ...
NPR

Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants

For new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines, follow NPR's ShortWave podcast . Over a century ago, the German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler conducted what became a ...
CNN

Bumblebees show advanced problem-solving skills in new experiment

German psychologist Wolfgang Köhler set up a famous experiment more than 100 years ago that changed how scientists understand animal intelligence and the power of insight — or spontaneous ...
Yahoo

Bumblebees use tools to solve complex problems—despite not being trained to do so

Contrary to their name, bumblebees are no bumbling oafs. A new study published in Science on Thursday found that these bees utilized tools to solve complex problems to win a sugary treat, even if they ...
Ars Technica

Bumblebees can spontaneously solve problems, study finds

Despite having tiny brains, bumblebees have demonstrated a remarkable ability to socially learn how to use tools, solve simple puzzles, and cooperate to achieve a goal. It seems they can also solve ...
The Washington Examiner

AI is stunting students’ ability to write and problem solve

Study after study has revealed that artificial intelligence is adversely affecting students’ ability to think critically, solve problems, and formulate their own ideas without the assistance of ...
CNET

Counting on AI to Solve Problems Makes Us More Likely to Struggle and Give Up, Study Suggests

Researchers say the findings raise questions about what happens to our brains and patterns if we depend too much on AI. Using generative AI for a few minutes to solve a complex math problem or draft ...
The Connecticut Mirror

Lawmakers solve town aid riddle on third try

Debate continues in the House of Representatives on the last day of the regular session on May 6, 2026. Credit: Stephen Busemeyer / CT Mirror This story has been updated. It turns out fixing a state ...