What if the secret to lasting love could be found in mathematical equations? A growing body of research spanning three decades suggests that the trajectory of romantic relationships follows predictable patterns, and that mathematics can help couples identify warning signs.

Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) co-authored 20 papers accepted at ACL 2026, the world's foremost conference in natural language processing. Remarkably, two of these papers earned major honors: one received the Best Theme Paper award and another the Outstanding Paper award. A third paper was further selected for a Best Paper Award, the conference's highest distinction, underscoring NII's growing presence and impact at the leading international venue for the field.

A new honeybee-inspired analysis suggests that central control isn’t necessary for group success, as long as there’s good communication and just the right mix of risk-takers and cautious followers.

In 2024, scientists demonstrated quantum teleportation in a lab-based cable filled with high-speed internet traffic. New study sent entangled photons through a busy cable connecting Evanston to downtown Chicago. Quantum signals remained remarkably intact, preserving entanglement with more than 94% fidelity. Work demonstrates practical path to building quantum networks without needing new communications infrastructure.

USC is among the first universities selected to help lead the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, a national initiative that unites the country’s 17 national laboratories, universities and industry to explore artificial intelligence for scientific discovery.