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Open problem
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a question or issue that has not yet been resolved or answered satisfactorily, often inviting further research, investigation, or debate
open problem
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Example
Climate science grapples with numerous open problems related to understanding and predicting the impacts of climate change on global ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies.
The field of neuroscience faces many open problems regarding the mechanisms underlying complex brain functions such as memory, consciousness, and decision-making.
The humanities also encounter open problems, such as interpreting ambiguous historical evidence or analyzing literary texts from multiple perspectives, where consensus or definitive answers remain elusive.
Open problems in computer science may involve developing algorithms or techniques to address emerging challenges in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or data privacy.
In mathematics, an open problem may involve finding a proof or solution to a conjecture that remains unproven despite extensive research efforts.
