That figures: Professor who had to work at Subway dazzles world of maths after solving centuries-old prime number riddle That figures: Professor who had to work at Subway dazzles world of maths after solving centuries-old prime number riddle

A university professor who was forced to work at Subway when he couldn't find a job as an academic has solved a prime number riddle that has puzzled the best mathematical brains for centuries.

yesterday, 16:28
Dot Earth Blog: Kids (and Teachers) in Peril, From Oklahoma to Oregon Dot Earth Blog: Kids (and Teachers) in Peril, From Oklahoma to Oregon

Why do communities fail to secure the buildings that house their children against momentous hazards?

yesterday, 20:15
2013 cold start may mean fruit boom 2013 cold start may mean fruit boom

UK fruit growers could enjoy a much better harvest of apples and pears this year, following the dismal crop in 2012, experts believe.

yesterday, 23:07
Mothers’ diets may harm IQs of two babies in three Mothers’ diets may harm IQs of two babies in three

Iodine deficiency is widespread amongst pregnant women in the UK and may be harming the cognitive development of their children, scientists have found.

yesterday, 23:00
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