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2019 in Review

The Year in Math and Computer Science

By Bill Andrews
December 23, 2019
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Mathematicians and computer scientists made big progress in number theory, graph theory, machine learning and quantum computing, even as they reexamined our fundamental understanding of mathematics and neural networks.

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2018 in Review

Quanta’s Science and Math Crossword Puzzle

By Pradeep Mutalik
December 21, 2018
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Celebrate a year’s worth of scientific and mathematical insights by solving this brain-teasing cryptic crossword from our puzzle columnist.

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2018 in Review

The Year in Math and Computer Science

By Michael Moyer
December 21, 2018
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Several mathematicians under the age of 30 left their marks all over the field, and amateur problem-solvers of all ages made significant contributions to long-dormant puzzles.

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2018 in Review

The Year in Biology

By John Rennie
December 21, 2018
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Biologists gained new insights into life’s genomically tumultuous past, viruses as crucial components of life, the hidden talents of complex cells and basic aspects of cognition and memory.

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2018 in Review

The Year in Physics

By Natalie Wolchover
December 21, 2018
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The field of fundamental physics is experiencing both a period of confusion and an openness to new ideas.


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