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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 28/09/2026

Inspired by a desire to understand how things work, @flatironinstitute.org scientist Adrian Bayer studies the cosmic microwave background. Bayer was recently named a 2026 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists Finalist. Read more about his pioneering work: bit.ly/47u8kQB #science

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Adrian Bayer: Unveiling the Universe’s Origins and Current State by Modeling Its Many Faces

Flatiron Research Fellow Adrian Bayer studies the structure of galaxies and the cosmic microwave background, or remnant heat from the universe’s creation.

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 25/09/2026

New papers in @science.org from #FlatironCCQ researchers and collaborators have mapped the quantum possibilities of atomically thin materials. Read more from @princeton.edu: bit.ly/4rG0Bs7 #science #physics

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Phil Armitage @philip-armitage.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New paper! In work led by Thomas Pfeil @flatironinstitute.org, we perform protoplanetary disk turbulence simulations that include the effects of dust coagulation. We show that the Vertical Shear Instability weakens with time, consistent with observations. arxiv.org/abs/2609.28618

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 22/09/2026

Astrophysicist Adrian Bayer is a recipient of the 2026 Blavatnik Regional Awards for Young Scientists, honored as a finalist for his work at #FlatironCCA on cosmological simulations and interpretable machine learning methods. Read more: bit.ly/4h8kRz7 #science #astrophysics #astronomy

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 18/09/2026

We're continuing to advance cryo-EM and related technologies in disciplines such as structural biology, biochemistry and medical science. Read more about our work: bit.ly/3UZY2ow #science #biology

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Beyond the Cryo-EM Resolution Revolution

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

A collaboration between experimentalists and theorists, including quantum physicists at the @flatironinstitute.org, has yielded a new way to study how electrons interact with defects in advanced semiconductors used in ultrathin electronic devices: bit.ly/4iuezuG #science #physics

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A New Close-Up View of Electrons Inside Semiconductors

A collaboration between experimentalists and theorists has developed a new way to study how electrons interact with defects in advanced semiconductors used in ultrathin electronic devices.

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 17/09/2026

We're #hiring for postdoctoral research positions at our Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA)! Come do independent research in areas that have strong synergy with CCA or other Flatiron Institute centers. Applications due by October 31st: bit.ly/4iya02C #science #astrophysics

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 17/09/2026

The Simons Foundation and @flatironinstitute.org is at #Tapia2026 this week! Come find us at booth #301 to chat about our summer internships, #computing resources, and more. #science #math

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 14/09/2026

Let's transform math and science — together. The Simons Foundation and @flatironinstitute.org are hiring! We're looking for curious, mission-driven people to help advance the frontiers of #math and #science. See open opportunities: bit.ly/4dFEufT

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 04/09/2026

Postdoc David Persson never thought his background in linear algebra could contribute to #machinelearning — until #FlatironCCM scientist Robert Gower recruited him to help make #AI training tool Muon more efficient. Read more about their work: bit.ly/4xNs4dg #science #math

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 04/09/2026

Join us on 9/25 for a free Presents event, "Finding Your Math Roots," with mathematicians Ingrid Daubechies, Rachel Ward, Soledad Villar & Teresa Huang. Connected through four generations of mentorship, they’ll explore how collaboration & curiosity help new ideas take root: bit.ly/4wXVd4w

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Finding Your Math Roots

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 05/09/2026

🩻 @flatironinstitute.org researcher Nour Al Hassanieh works on simulations of acoustic wave scattering, an endeavor with many possible applications including the improvement of medical imaging tools. Read more about her work: bit.ly/3SpqVJN #science #math

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Nour Al Hassanieh: Using Wave Dynamics to Improve Medical Imaging

Flatiron Research Fellow Nour Al Hassanieh develops accurate and efficient algorithms for solving wave equation problems, an endeavor with many potential applications.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 06/09/2026

Nine years ago, the @flatironinstitute.org was inaugurated. Since then, we've added centers in neuroscience and math, an initiative focused on computational catalysis, and worked to advance research through computational methods and software development. Learn more: bit.ly/3UJxKXo

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 01/09/2026

New York State’s Empire AI consortium is accelerating NY's leadership in #AI-powered research. As part of our ongoing support, we're providing $6M in funding for ambitious two-year research programs in computational #science. See the new RFA: bit.ly/4zO5cw7

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Funding Opportunity Available for Empire AI Projects

Funding Opportunity Available for Empire AI Projects on Simons Foundation

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Pynapple @pynapple.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wolf de Wulf (@wulfdewolf.bsky.social) teaching pynapple at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre’s Open Software Summer School @neuroinformatics.dev ! Students learned to build a reproducible pipeline, starting from raw electrophysiological data and working all the way to answering neuroscience questions.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 28/08/2026

The Muon optimizer — a community effort that includes scientists at our @flatironinstitute.org — is poised to be the new standard in #AI training efficiency. Read more about Muon's success: bit.ly/4xNs4dg #science #math

quote from Noah Amsel: "“I think Muon is a hopeful story for the field andfor science in general.”

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 27/08/2026

Researchers from the @flatironinstitute.org used #math models to reveal four distinct groups that link autism-related traits with underlying genetics, potentially opening the door for more precise diagnoses and personalized support: bit.ly/4xJzHS2

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How Mathematical Modeling Identified Subclasses of Autism

How Mathematical Modeling Identified Subclasses of Autism on Simons Foundation

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 24/08/2026

Nour Al Hassanieh will soon complete a three-year postdoc position at the @flatironinstitute.org, where she develops computational methods to solve wave equation problems on complex geometries. Read more about her work: bit.ly/3SpqVJN #science #math

quote from Nour Al Hassanieh: "I’ve learned to write better code and to identify the strengthsand weaknesses of different computational approaches."

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 25/08/2026

Researchers at the @flatironinstitute.org adopted decades-old applied mathematics into modern AI to optimize a new hyper-efficient #AI training tool called Muon. Read full story: bit.ly/4xNs4dg #math

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How Flatiron Institute Mathematicians Helped Make AI More Efficient

How Flatiron Institute Mathematicians Helped Make AI More Efficient on Simons Foundation

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Charles Margossian @charlesm993.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

As of v2.39, Stan (@mc-stan.org) provides an embedded Laplace approximation for fitting latent Gaussian models. Thanks to the tremendous effort by Steve Bronder, @avehtari.bsky.social, @brianward.dev, and many others. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDTP... 🧵 1/

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Charles Margossian - Embedded Laplace Approximation in Stan. StanCon 2026

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 20/08/2026

Last week, our Summer at Simons interns capped off their experience by presenting posters on their research this summer. Learn more about our annual summer internship program: bit.ly/4w2r8Aq #science #math

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 18/08/2026

Mathematician Nour Al Hassanieh develops accurate and efficient algorithms for solving wave equation problems at the @flatironinstitute.org, an endeavor that could help improve medical imaging tools. Learn more about her work: bit.ly/3SpqVJN #science #math

quote from Nour Al Hassnanieh: "Our goal during the Flatiron fellowship is to develop algorithms that are efficient, accurate and stable — that is, not overly sensitive to small changes in the data."

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 17/08/2026

We're #hiring! Learn more about what it's like to work at the foundation and see our open job opportunities: bit.ly/4dFEufT #science #math

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 17/08/2026

The Muon optimizer — a community effort that includes scientists at the @flatironinstitute.org — is poised to be the new standard in AI training efficiency. Read more: bit.ly/45sZ6n0 #science #math

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Adrian Price-Whelan @adrian.pw · 18/08/2026

Gaia DR4 @esa.int is on Dec 2 🎉 Introducing...The Gaia Relay, coming to a town near you* Dec 1–4 at @flatironinstitute.org Dec 7–11 at @kitp-ucsb.bsky.social Dec 14–18 in @monashastro.bsky.social gaia.lol (*NYC, SB, or Melbourne; otherwise you have to host a meeting!) Are we unhinged? Yes! 🔭

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 13/08/2026

Last month, we hosted our second annual Flatiron Scientific Exchange to encourage our scientists to explore the breadth of research happening across the institute and spark new ideas and collaborations. #science #math

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 12/08/2026

At our 2026 Simons Science Summit in June, @flatironinstitute.org and @princeton.edu scientist Olga Troyanskaya spoke about how her lab uses AI to untangle the mysteries of the genome. Learn more about the event and watch Troyanskaya's talk: bit.ly/4wXADSW #science #math #biology #AI

quote from Olga Troyanskaya: “The progress of AI in biology and biomedicine is enormous. But it’s also critical for us to understand how challenging this field is. We really need these purpose-built AI models that can identify and decode the unknown.”

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 11/08/2026

At this month's Presents, @flatironinstitute.org computational biologist Qiyao Zhu joined the Queens Botanical Garden's Morgan Potter and Regina Forlenza in conversation with the Simons Foundation’s Elizabeth Simolke to explore the mathematical beauty found in the natural world. Credit: Sean Jamar

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 10/08/2026

The @flatironinstitute.org's Nour Al Hassanieh develops accurate and efficient algorithms for solving wave equation problems, which has many potential applications across acoustic engineering and medical imaging. Read our interview with her: bit.ly/3SpqVJN #science #math

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Nour Al Hassanieh: Using Wave Dynamics to Improve Medical Imaging

Flatiron Research Fellow Nour Al Hassanieh develops accurate and efficient algorithms for solving wave equation problems, an endeavor with many potential applications.

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 01/08/2026

Last week, #FlatironCCN hosted a Junior Theoretical Neuroscientists Workshop to connect talented young theorists studying different topics with each other and the Flatiron Institute's theoretical #neuroscience community. Credit: Emily Tan/Simons Foundation

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 30/07/2026

Happy #NationalInternDay! This summer, we're hosting over 60 interns to work on projects across computational science and scientific outreach. Read more about our Summer at Simons program: bit.ly/4w2r8Aq #math #science

quote from intern Paulina Salinas: "This internship opened up my world. It has meant a lot to me. It has shaped the way I see my career, what I can do with my degree, and how I can grow"

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 21/07/2026

From John Michell's 1783 calculations and Karl Schwarzschild and Albert Einstein's 1916 theories to the work of astrophysicists today, black holes remain a mysterious and fascinating. At the @flatironinstitute.org, scientists are advancing the frontiers of black hole research: bit.ly/4f9DgZW

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Delving Into the Mathematical Absurdities of Black Holes

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 15/07/2026

When researchers reported they used a quantum computer to complete a task that would take a classical computer tens of thousands of years to solve, physicists at the @flatironinstitute.org were skeptical. So, they set out to prove the claim wrong: bit.ly/4f2FCtB #science #physics #math

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The Mathematical Tools Trailblazing the Quantum Future

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 15/07/2026

This week, #FlatironCCA is hosting 2026 CMB Summer School where participants are learning core concepts and practical tools for CMB data analysis and simulations. #science #astrophysics

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Samuel Sledzieski @samsl.io · 15/07/2026

I'm giving a poster on MIMIC at #ISMB2026 today (C-211)! Drop by and chat with me about multimodal modeling for DNA, RNA, and protein biology. Inference code + checkpoints + sample data are all now available on GitHub/HuggingFace. github.com/PolymathicAI...

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GitHub - PolymathicAI/MIMIC: A Generative Multimodal Model for Biomolecules

A Generative Multimodal Model for Biomolecules. Contribute to PolymathicAI/MIMIC development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 10/07/2026

Simons Foundation president David Spergel recently joined the New York Academy of Sciences podcast Shaping Science with Nick Dirks to discuss the unique role philanthropy can play in advancing bold scientific research. Watch the full interview: bit.ly/4vRBG62 #science #math #philanthropy

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 10/07/2026

Biologists at the @flatironinstitute.org are working to gain deeper and more mechanistic understandings of living systems by utilizing mathematical models. Most recently, researchers used this strategy to solve a mystery surrounding fruit fly sperm: bit.ly/4oKB2Vx #science #biology #math

quote from Mike Shelley: “What we are doing is kind of reintroducing curiosity-driven research, but combined with thinking about the way things happen mechanistically,”

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 10/07/2026

By leveraging a classical mathematical function, #FlatironCCM researchers created a new method that enables molecular dynamics simulations to run 2.5 to seven times as fast — all without sacrificing accuracy. Read more: bit.ly/4oLYtgR #math #science

Infographic titled “Speed Bumps” explaining a mathematical method that accelerates molecular dynamics simulations by smoothing electrostatic energy landscapes. The left side contains text describing three concepts: (1) a computational bottleneck, where simulations must calculate pairwise electrostatic forces among many atoms; (2) a jagged terrain, where positively charged atoms create sharp peaks and negatively charged atoms create deep valleys in the electric potential; and (3) a smooth operator, where a refined “bump function” smooths these spikes to make calculations easier and faster. On the right, a diagram of orange positive and blue negative atoms connected by lines illustrates pairwise attraction and repulsion between charged particles. Below, a graph compares a spiky electrostatic potential with sharp peaks and valleys to a smoother, wavy potential that approximates the same landscape while reducing computational cost.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 09/07/2026

By studying the movements of individual fruit fly sperm, experimental and theoretical researchers at the @flatironinstitute.org were able to work together to understand the sperm's collective behavior: bit.ly/4oKB2Vx #science #biology #math

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Flatiron Institute @flatironinstitute.org · 07/07/2026

Fruit fly sperm are some of the longest in the animal kingdom — but how do they avoid getting tangled? New research from #FlatironCCB has the answer: bit.ly/4oKB2Vx #biology #science

Infographic titled “Super Organized Sperm” explaining how fruit fly sperm avoid tangling in a small storage sac. Text notes that fruit fly sperm are extremely long—about 1,800 µm, nearly the length of the fly and ~40× longer than human sperm—while the storage sac is only ~200 µm long. A diagram of a fruit fly highlights its reproductive organs. Another illustration shows the long sperm coiled tightly inside the much smaller sac. At the bottom, a schematic depicts multiple sperm packed side-by-side in tube-like arrangements, each undulating in opposite directions; this counter-directional motion helps them stay organized and prevents tangling.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 01/07/2026

New @flatironinstitute.org research on fruit fly sperm helps explain their surprisingly organized behavior: bit.ly/4oKB2Vx #science #math #biology

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 03/07/2026

Researchers at our @flatironinstitute.org were able to speed up molecular dynamics simulations — like this one — by applying a classical mathematical function: bit.ly/4oLYtgR #science #math

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