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Researchers at the University of Konstanz have uncovered a new mechanism of sliding friction: resistance to motion that ...

Gerd Faltings proved a conjecture that had been unsolved for six decades, using connections between numbers and geometry.

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Breaking free from nicotine isn’t easy, but with the right plan and support, you can take back control and breathe easier. Pictures of twins show how smoking dramatically speeds up wrinkles and aging.

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