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Mathematicians discover a completely new way to find prime numbers
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Mathematicians discover a completely new way to find prime numbers

Using a notion called integer partitions, mathematicians have discovered a new way to detect prime numbers while also connecting two areas of math in an unexpected way

Mars cozies up to one of the brightest stars in the sky in 'mind-blowing' conjunction photo
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Mars cozies up to one of the brightest stars in the sky in 'mind-blowing' conjunction photo

A superbright Mars is currently visible alongside Regulus, the "Heart of the Lion" star located around 79 light-years from Earth.

'World's most difficult jigsaw puzzle': Archaeologists piece together thousands of shattered fresco blocks from ancient Roman villa
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'World's most difficult jigsaw puzzle': Archaeologists piece together thousands of shattered fresco blocks from ancient Roman villa

Archaeologists found thousands of pieces of an ancient Roman painting, which features intricate designs and ancient graffiti.

Ketamine may treat depression by 'flattening the brain's hierarchies,' small study suggests
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Ketamine may treat depression by 'flattening the brain's hierarchies,' small study suggests

Ketamine leads to increased communication between areas of the brain that don't typically engage with each other, new research suggests.

Tabletop Exercises Can Help Us Understand and Avoid Potential Conflicts Over the Moon
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Tabletop Exercises Can Help Us Understand and Avoid Potential Conflicts Over the Moon

As different nations begin conducing operations on the lunar surface, humanity's penchant for geopolitical struggles will likely be along for the ride. Tension between nations and/or corporations could grow. There are few rules and treaties that can calm this potential rising tension. What kinds of conflict might erupt and how can it be prevented?