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Our Mathematics & Physical Sciences division recently announced support of Central American-Caribbean Bridge in Astro, a nonprofit that provides opportunities to students in Central America and the Caribbean: simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/01/muo… #science #math

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The The Telly Awards has named our short film on the life and impact of our co-founder Jim Simons as a People’s Telly Gold Winner in the general non-broadcast category! Read more: simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/20/fou… #science #philanthropy

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Visit the Global Autism Prevalence Map to explore studies on autism prevalence. The map shows where information is available and allows you to filter studies by sample size, study type, location and more. Available only on desktop: thetransmitter.org/map?utm_source…

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Eternal Sky, a documentary about our co-founder Jim Simons and the Simons Observatory, is now available for streaming: simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/13/ete… #science #astronomy #cosmology

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There are 86 billion neurons in the human brain. An artificial “neural” network is a grand simplification of its complexity. Learn about how brains and AI compare on The Quanta Podcast: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2FJLYn…

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Mathematician Peter Lax — who made instrumental advances in bringing together pure and applied mathematics — sadly died last week at age 99. In 2014, Lax discussed his incredible career and accomplishments as part of our Science Lives video series: simonsfoundation.org/2014/04/10/pet… #math

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According to a new study from the Simons Foundation's Joy Bergelson and colleagues, the most effective way of rebuilding the microbiome is also the simplest: maintaining a healthy diet. simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/13/to-… #science

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In general relativity, “singularities” are mathematical anomalies where Einstein’s equations break down. For decades, the hope has been that quantum physics would correct these aberrations. What happens if that’s not the case? Charlie Wood reports: quantamagazine.org/singularities-…

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The ICTP recently celebrated its 60th anniversary at the United Nations’ headquarters, which included remarks from Simons Foundation scientist Greg Gabadadze. ictp.it/news/2025/5/ic… #science #math

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Meet our 2025 Open Interval cohort! These 15 collaborative trios will explore the concept of symmetry through #art and #science. simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/19/new…

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A new funding opportunity from nonprofit SPARK NS will provide up to $2M for translational research projects focused on therapeutic discoveries in autism. Research teams will also receive education, mentorship, & networking opportunities. Deadline is 7/11, apply here:

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Our co-founder Jim Simons was many things to many people. After his passing last May, those who knew him shared stories, messages and memories of Jim. Read here: simonsfoundation.org/about/our-hist… #science #math #philanthropy

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Results from a recent nature paper could provide a new way for physicists to manipulate quantum materials for use in compact electronic devices: simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/14/qua… #science #quantumphysics #FlatironCCQ

Results from a recent <a href="/Nature/">nature</a> paper could provide a new way for physicists to manipulate quantum materials for use in compact electronic devices: simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/14/qua…
#science #quantumphysics #FlatironCCQ
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The Transmitter is honored to have won four Gold and two Silver National ASBPE's Azbee Awards of Excellence! bit.ly/3Fd2t87 Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the neuroscience community for your continued support!

The Transmitter is honored to have won four Gold and two Silver National ASBPE's Azbee Awards of Excellence! bit.ly/3Fd2t87  
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the neuroscience community for your continued support!
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Our editorially independent #neuroscience magazine, The Transmitter, won four Jesse H. Neal Awards, including the Grand Neal Award and best launch of a media brand: simonsfoundation.org/2025/05/20/the… #science

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How do our brain cells interact to pull off the symphony of activity needed to solve problems, create or learn? The Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain has investigated these questions for over a decade. As the collaboration enters its final year, its members reflect on how

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In 2023, Ivan Oransky, The Transmitter's editor-in-chief, sat down with Gerry Fischbach over several days to listen to—and record for posterity—the story of Fischbach’s life and career. thetransmitter.org/neuroscience/n…

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Trying to anticipate how bacteria will spread is like predicting the flight of a leaf in a windstorm — it’s complicated and chaotic. However, a new #FlatironCCB study presents a computational method for predicting how bacteria navigate obstacles: simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/21/new… #science

Trying to anticipate how bacteria will spread is like predicting the flight of a leaf in a windstorm — it’s complicated and chaotic. However, a new #FlatironCCB study presents a computational method for predicting how bacteria navigate obstacles: simonsfoundation.org/2025/03/21/new… #science
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Our short film about the life of our co-founder, Jim Simons, was named a People’s Telly Gold Winner by the The Telly Awards. Watch the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=RvjGLe… #science #philanthropy