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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 1h

Happy #InternationalPodcastDay! We're celebrating by listening to @quantamagazine.org's weekly podcast on the most thought-provoking stores in #science and #math: bit.ly/4hS1M4l

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 21h

At this month’s Presents, four generations of mathematicians — Ingrid Daubechies, Rachel Ward, Soledad Villar, and Teresa Huang — sat down with @radiolab.bsky.social's Molly Webster to discuss the many kinds of relationships inherent in the pursuit of #math.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 23h

ICYMI: Huntington’s is a hereditary neurodegenerative disease with no known cure, but new research from the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain points to a potential therapeutic target for the disease: bit.ly/3SPEJxu #science #neuroscience

Staining of cortical vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) neurons (shown in magenta) and Huntingtin (mHtt) protein aggregates (white) and nuclei (DAPI, blue). By combining these specific labels, researchers can observe how mutant huntingtin proteins form clumps inside neurons in the motor cortex, killing the cells.

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

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.

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

🦉 In 2023, a Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco embarked on a magical odyssey through the island of Manhattan. His story is the subject of "Wild Inside," a new documentary from Penny Lane. Join us on 10/16 for a free Presents event with Lane and Sandbox Films' Jessica Harrop: bit.ly/4gXcrdQ

The Making of “Wild Inside”

Join the film’s director, Penny Lane, as she sits down with Jessica Harrop, executive director of Sandbox Films, for a conversation exploring the making of the film.

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

Applications are due in 2 months for our Utilizing the Full Power of Empire AI RFA! This opportunity is open to researchers at Empire AI member institutions working on cutting-edge math and basic science research. Deadline is Dec 1: bit.ly/4zO5cw7 #EmpireAI #funding #math #science

Funding Opportunity Available for Empire AI Projects

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 26/09/2026

After seven years of research, the Simons Collaboration on Ultra-Quantum Matter has expanded our understanding of large-scale quantum phenomena. The scientists behind the collaboration reflect on their progress: bit.ly/3TQCF8w #science #physics #math

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Quantum Effects Go Macro: Collaboration Unravels the Ultra-Quantum Realm

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 25/09/2026

Join us for a free Presidential Lecture next month with Scripps Research Institute professor Li Ye on the "Energetics of Integrating the Brain and Body." 📅 Oct 7, 6–7pm 📍 NYC 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/4xuzMsb #science #neuroscience

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Energetics of Integrating the Brain and Body

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The Transmitter @thetransmitter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Use the Neuro Funding Finder to apply for fellowships, grants and global funding opportunities for neuroscience research. www.thetransmitter.org/neuroscience...

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 24/09/2026

Thanks to a new approach, physicists have directly observed with unprecedented detail how electrons interact with defects in advanced semiconductor devices. The findings could shape the future of device development at the ultimate limits of miniaturization. Read more: bit.ly/4iuezuG

quote from Berkeley Lab's Mike Crommie: “Our objective was to uncover new electron behavior. New electron behavior can lead to exciting opportunities to develop advanced devices with useful new properties and capabilities.”

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 24/09/2026

More than any other area of modern math, the study of tiling has been hospitable to amateurs. Now a Greek software developer has written the latest chapter in that story, by using AI to find the first 3D “einstein” tile. www.quantamagazine.org/updates/tran…

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Transformation | Quanta Magazine

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 24/09/2026

New whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data from @sparkforautism.bsky.social will enable much deeper exploration of autism’s genetic components. Available to researchers worldwide: bit.ly/4xx4HUX #science #autismresearch

SFARI | Now Available: Largest Ever Whole-Genome Sequencing Dataset for Autism Research

The new data, which includes whole-genome sequencing for more than 45,000 individuals, will provide unprecedented insights into the genetic architecture of autism.

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 24/09/2026

Through her work with the South Texas All Abilities Center, #InfiniteSums math ambassador Zenaida Rodriguez is finding ways to make math accessible, meaningful, and fun for people with disabilities of all ages. Read our interview with Rodriguez: bit.ly/4AxfaSR #science #math

Math Ambassadors: Zenaida Rodriguez From the South Texas All Abilities Center

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 23/09/2026

Applications for our Open Interval program are due in less than one month! We're looking for trios of artists, scientists and arts organizers who want to collaborate around the theme of "turbulence." Learn more: bit.ly/4d5KYnG #science #art #math

Open Interval Invites Art-Science Collaborations on ‘Turbulence’

This year’s Open Interval program will fund trios collaborating on projects exploring the theme of turbulence.

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 22/09/2026

Could the James Webb Space Telescope’s infamous little red dots actually be black hole stars? Get the full story on a new theory shaking up astrophysics on the latest episode of The Quanta Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

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Are the Little Red Dots Actually Black Hole Suns?

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 22/09/2026

As part of our efforts to convene researchers working at the forefront of autism and neuroscience research, we're funding 16 conferences and courses across the globe: bit.ly/4ybEb4D #science #autismresearch #neuroscience

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Funding Awarded for 16 Courses and Conferences in Autism and Neuroscience

Funding Awarded for 16 Courses and Conferences in Autism and Neuroscience on Simons Foundation

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 21/09/2026

⚛️ String theory has proven to be a wellspring of new mathematical ideas, and @columbiauniversity.bsky.social postdoc Elise LePage is working to forge them. Read our full interview with LePage: bit.ly/4ysxWcf #science #physics #stringtheory

quote from Elise LePage: I’ve been interested in math for as long as I can remember. Over time, I shifted toward physics because, in my opinion, the most exciting math comes from physics. And I personally learned so much interesting math through physics and string theory.

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 21/09/2026

Join us for a free Presidential Lecture this Wednesday with Princeton's Salvatore Torquato, where he will explore the mathematical concept of "hyperuniformity." 📅 Sept 23, 6–7pm 📍 NYC 🎟️ Register: bit.ly/4wUw6j7 #science #math

Hidden Order: The Geometry of Complex Patterns

Hidden Order: The Geometry of Complex Patterns on Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 20/09/2026

🚂 ICYMI: New work from the @flatironinstitute.org is making AI training faster and cheaper. Read more: bit.ly/4xNs4dg #math #science #AI

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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

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 19/09/2026

Using targeted light stimulation, scientists successfully recalibrated damaged brain circuits to restore movement and motor learning in a mouse model of Huntington’s disease. This work points to a potential therapeutic target for the disease: bit.ly/3SPEJxu #science #neuroscience

Neuron Stimulation Improves Symptoms in Mouse Model of Huntington’s Disease

Using targeted light stimulation, scientists successfully recalibrated damaged brain circuits to restore movement and motor learning in mice.

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

Beyond the Cryo-EM Resolution Revolution

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

Join us for a Presidential Lecture on 10/14 with Shep Doeleman: "Taking Pictures and Making Movies of Supermassive Black Holes." Doeleman will present the first results and the future directions of the Event Horizon Telescope. Get free tickets: bit.ly/4r3nAgs #science #astronomy

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Taking Pictures and Making Movies of Supermassive Black Holes

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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

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.

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 · 16/09/2026

We recently released the largest-ever dataset of autism whole genome sequences for more than 45K individuals participating in the @sparkforautism.bsky.social research study — a huge milestone for autism research: bit.ly/4xx4HUX #science #autismresearch #genomics

SFARI | Now Available: Largest Ever Whole-Genome Sequencing Dataset for Autism Research

The new data, which includes whole-genome sequencing for more than 45,000 individuals, will provide unprecedented insights into the genetic architecture of autism.

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 16/09/2026

Open Interval is bringing together trios of artists, scientists and arts organizers to explore the theme of "turbulence." This collaborative program offers inspiration and new perspectives for everyone involved. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4d5KYnG #science #math #art

“Working with artists is so valuable and productive for my purely scientific work that I highly recommend this kind of collaboration to any scientist trying to unlock their own creativity.”
Rana AdhikariCalifornia Institute of Technology

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 15/09/2026

We recently announced our new Fellows-to-Faculty awardees, a talented cohort of early-career scientists we're supporting as they transition to tenure-track positions in areas of science supported by our Autism & Neuroscience division: bit.ly/4yXUjrd #science #neuroscience #autismresearch

Announcing the Recipients of the 2026 Fellows-to-Faculty Awards

The Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the 2026 class of its Fellows-to-Faculty program.

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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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 12/09/2026

A large language model has found an object that has eluded mathematicians since 1947, despite intense efforts to find it or prove it doesn’t exist. www.quantamagazine.org/updates/tran…

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Transformation | Quanta Magazine

A weekly dispatch exploring the latest news in math and AI…

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

Join us this Wednesday (9/16) for a Presidential Lecture with Mohammed AlQuraishi on "How, and What, Does AlphaFold Learn About Protein Structure?" Get free tickets: bit.ly/4daeOHH #science #biology #nycevents

How, and What, Does AlphaFold Learn About Protein Structure?

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 13/09/2026

This March, our #InfiniteSums initiative partnered with @bklynlibrary.bsky.social for its Night in the Library #PiDay event to celebrate the beauty of #math. Read more about the successful event and future Infinite Sums math engagement opportunities: bit.ly/3Viux1c

Pi Day Festivities Highlight the Beauty in Mathematics

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 12/09/2026

ICYMI: Our new Simons Collaboration on Discrete Subgroups of Lie Groups is hoping to yield powerful new tools for studying the universe. Read more: bit.ly/4z1zz1K #math #physics

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New Simons Collaboration Will Explore Discrete Subgroups of Lie Groups

Mathematician Yair Minsky will direct a Simons Foundation collaboration studying the mathematical structures, which are invaluable to modern physics.

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 11/09/2026

#AI is impacting #math at an unprecedented pace and @quantamagazine.org wants to help readers understand what’s actually happening. A new weekly dispatch, called “Transformation,” will explain new results and cover the ways mathematicians are grappling with the impact of AI: bit.ly/4dx2CAS

Quanta Magazine Launches Weekly Dispatch to Cover How AI Is Changing Math

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 11/09/2026

How, and what, does AlphaFold learn about protein structure? On 9/16, biologist Mohammed AlQuraishi will discuss this question in our free Presidential Lecture. Get tickets: bit.ly/4daeOHH #science #biology #nycevents

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How, and What, Does AlphaFold Learn About Protein Structure?

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 11/09/2026

Introducing Transformation, Quanta Magazine’s weekly bulletin chronicling the latest news in math and AI — and what it means for mathematics as a whole, written by @kkakaes.bsky.social. Read our first post: www.quantamagazine.org/updates/tran...

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Transformation | Quanta Magazine

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Rockefeller Institute of Government @rockefellerinst.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're thrilled to announce our third cohort of NYS Science Policy Fellows! These PhD scientists are working with the NYS executive and legislature to bring additional scientific expertise to bear on important policy problems. 👇 Meet the fellows! 🧵 rockinst.org/news/article...

Rockefeller Institute of Government Welcomes Third Cohort of New York State Science Policy Fellows | Rockefeller Institute of Government

Six doctoral-level scientists will serve two-year appointments across New York State government to support evidence-based policymaking.

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Quanta Magazine @quantamagazine.org · 10/09/2026

The change AI has brought to math is undeniable — it, after all, helped solve a Millennium Prize Problem just this week. To keep up with it all, we’ve created Transformation, our dispatch exploring the latest in math and AI, written by @kkakaes.bsky.social. www.quantamagazine.org/updates/tran...

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Transformation | Quanta Magazine

A weekly dispatch exploring the latest news in math and AI…

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 10/09/2026

How does string theory inspire new mathematics? In this Q&A, Junior Fellow Elise LePage of the Simons Society of Fellows talks about creating beautiful math to tackle open problems in theoretical physics. Read more: bit.ly/4ysxWcf #math #science #physics

Elise LePage: How String Theory Leads to Beautiful Mathematics

Junior Fellow Elise LePage of the Simons Society of Fellows turns intuition from theoretical physics into new mathematics.

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 10/09/2026

We're launching a series of workshops to harness recent advances in statistics, genomics, and AI to advance our understanding of the genetic contributions to autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders. Apply to attend the workshops by Sept 15th: bit.ly/4yZqCpK #science #genetics

SFARI | Applications Open for Autism Genetics Workshops

These workshops seek to support research that applies emerging genomic technologies and artificial intelligence approaches to develop a more comprehensive understanding of autism’s genetic architectur...

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

We're accepting applications from trios of artists, scientists, and arts organizers who will explore the theme of “turbulence” for our next Open Interval program. More details: bit.ly/4d5KYnG #science #math #art

Open Interval Invites Art-Science Collaborations on ‘Turbulence’

This year’s Open Interval program will fund trios collaborating on projects exploring the theme of turbulence.

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

Our Presidential Lecture series returns today! Join us every Wednesday for lectures on black holes, structural biology, randomness, and neuroscience. See our full fall lineup: bit.ly/3SEnD5s

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 08/09/2026

New work from the Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain points to a potential therapeutic target for Huntington’s disease. Read more: bit.ly/3SPEJxu #science #neuroscience

quote from Takaki Komiyama: “We think this is a knob the brain can turn to promote learning, and our intervention is helping the brain do it in a healthy way,”

Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 08/09/2026

Jaume Gomis of @perimeterinstitute.bsky.social will lead our new Simons Collaboration on the Virtues of Defects as it explores nonlocal observables in theoretical physics: bit.ly/3UavOqF #science #physics

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

Join us for a Presidential Lecture this Wednesday (9/9) with Saavik Ford: "When Supermassive Black Holes Get Hungry." Learn more and register: bit.ly/3UXlTFc #science #astrophysics #blackholes

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When Supermassive Black Holes Get Hungry

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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

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

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.

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

quote from David Persson "This project wouldn't have been possible without the cross-pollination of different perspectives."

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

quote from David Persson "This project wouldn't have been possible without the cross-pollination of different perspectives."

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

Finding Your Math Roots

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Simons Foundation @simonsfoundation.org · 03/09/2026

Our Presidential Lecture series returns next week! Join us this fall for talks that will explore black holes, the structural #biology revolution, randomness in #math, and #neuroscience and #autismresearch. Learn more and register for upcoming lectures: bit.ly/3SEnD5s

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