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  1. Largest known prime number found

    Featured Math Trek column: The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, a cooperative computing project, helps find a prime that has nearly 13 million digits.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  2. Math

    Following the ocean swirls

    The mathematics of dynamical systems reveals ocean dynamics, an understanding that could improve the monitoring of ocean processes.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  3. Humans

    The Science Vote

    Science News runs down what the two presidential candidates and their campaigns have been saying about science and technology issues.

    By Janet Raloff
  4. Humans

    The Science Vote: Spending priorities differ

    Federal funding for academic research — a major engine of innovation — has experienced an “unprecedented” two-year decline, the National Science Foundation reported in late August.