Pak thinks that certain Everests — such as a major problem in number theory about whether sums like π + e can be written as fractions — will remain unresolved for centuries.
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Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Prices have risen by fractions of a penny for most of the week, sometimes even edging lower.
Microplastics are tiny and sometimes invisible shreds of plastic that can be produced by the breakdown of plastic, the shedding of clothing fibers, manufacturing processes, and more.
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Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.
That’s a change from post-pandemic habits when, too often, one blockbuster would suck up all the oxygen at multiplexes and leave the rest of the new releases to settle for scraps.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2026
The Dining Area The table was made by sculptor Bryan Hunt out of scraps from the apartment where Poe grew up.
The text is divided into three chronological sections in Annette Susannah Beveridge’s English translation (1922), reflecting the three territories Babur ruled in succession.
Even short, regular walks – whether around your neighborhood or broken into 10-to-15-minute segments throughout the day – can improve cardiovascular health, boost mood and support digestion.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Reentry was one of the riskiest segments of the journey.
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