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We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.

  1. Math

    Poll of quantum physicists shows agreement, disagreement and something in between

    By Tom Siegfried
  2. Math

    Rules for computing classical probabilities might depend on quantum randomness

    By Tom Siegfried
  3. Math

    Devil is in the details of a new Medicare plan to buy medical supplies

    Math Trek.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  4. Math

    Science Future for December 29, 2012

    By Science News
  5. Math

    Maybe there’s a way to find out if reality is a computer simulation

    Randomness.

    By Tom Siegfried
  6. Math

    After nailing 2012 elections, number crunchers suggest pollsters are asking the wrong question

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  7. Math

    Game theory suggests current climate negotiations won’t avert catastrophe

    Math Trek.

    By Julie Rehmeyer
  8. Math

    The Joy of x

    A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity by Steven Strogatz.

    By Tom Siegfried
  9. Math

    Living longer comes easier

    Human longevity is largely a modern phenomenon.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  10. Math

    Bumblebees navigate new turf without a map

    The insects can quickly calculate the best route between flowers.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  11. Humans

    Top airports for spreading germs ID’d

    Major hubs with far-flung flights are most efficient at launching pandemics.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg
  12. Humans

    Altruistic kidney donors help many

    Mass exchanges result in more kidneys for difficult-to-match recipients.

    By Rachel Ehrenberg