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Math
Closing the Gap on Twin Primes
A long-sought proof that there are infinitely many pairs of primes that differ by only 2 may not be far away.
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Math
Name Voyager
A striking form of data visualization enhances the search for a suitable name for a baby.
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Math
Winning at Tennis
The probability of winning a tennis set or match doesn't depend, in theory, on which player serves first.
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Math
Mean Median Surprise
Calculations of means and medians lead to surprising sequences of numbers.
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Math
Divisibility by Seven
An ingenious, recently developed method tests if a number is divisible by 7.
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Math
Works in Progress
Studying math in school doesn't often give you a sense of what mathematical research is about.