Parrondo’s Paradox Explains How Two Losing Strategies Combined Can Win

October 16, 2025 5 min read A Mathematical Paradox Shows How Combining Losing Strategies Can Create a Win In certain circumstances, losses create a sure path to victory, an idea with implications for biology and cancer therapy By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas Filo/Getty Images (images); Scientific American (animation) In 1996 Spanish physicist Juan…

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School phone bans may actually harm some students’ mental health

Some schools require students to leave their phones in lockers all day Robin Utrecht/Shutterstock Many people are concerned about the negative consequences of too much screen time, particularly if phone use at school distracts students and affects their learning. But a study suggests banning them from schools makes some students lonelier, at least initially. “If…

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