Why some tunes stick: Mathematical symmetry helps explain catchy melodies

Why do some melodies feel instantly right, balanced, memorable and satisfying, even if you have never heard them before? New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that more than creativity ...
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Quantitative Analysis of Rubric-based Feedback Received From Claude 3.5 Sonnet on Mathematical Programming Problems

Abstract: Large language model (LLM)-based auto-graders, like Claude 3.5 Sonnet, show promise in educational technology. To test their capabilities, we conducted an experiment in which four ...
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Python physics lesson 19: Learn how Monte Carlo approximates pi

Explore Python Physics Lesson 19 and learn how the Monte Carlo method can approximate Pi with simple yet powerful simulations. In this lesson, we break down the Monte Carlo technique step by step, ...
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Static Type Inference for Foreign Functions of Python

Abstract: Static type inference is an effective way to maintain the safety of programs written in a dynamically typed language. However, foreign functions implemented in another programming language ...