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New Proofs Probe the Limits of Mathematical Truth

Noether's Theorem Revolutionized Physics

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New book-sorting algorithm almost reaches perfection

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Three New Superconductive Materials Were Discovered in 2024

'Snowball Earth' Evolution Hypothesis Gains New Momentum

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