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  1. Math

    A human set a new mathematical record. Then AI came for it

    OpenAI is at the center of another controversy over machines tackling big math problems. This one’s about the twin prime conjecture.

    By Dana Mackenzie
  2. Climate

    How the body adapts to extreme heat

    As heatwaves become more frequent and severe, scientists are studying whether heat acclimation can help protect vulnerable populations.

    By Katarina Zimmer
  3. Science & Society

    Historical art can hide scientific secrets

    Scientists are working closely with art historians to uncover scientific documentation in historic paintings.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  4. Health & Medicine

    The Sept. 11 disasters still shape people’s health 25 years later

    The anniversaries come and go, but the physical and mental health of workers and survivors is still being affected by September 11, 2001.