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Science & Tech March 23, 2007120-year-old math problem solved
A team of mathematicians and computer scientists has solved the most complicated Lie group, a mathematical structure invented by Sophus Lie in the 19th century to describe symmetrical objects. The Lie group E8 is symmetrical in 248 dimensions — of import to string theory and particle physics. - GM | BBC | Scientific American |Private rocket goes up, gets lost
A budget rocket developed by PayPal founder Elon Musk was lost minutes after launch, though Musk was positive about the mission. The rocket has garnered attention from private companies and NASA. Musk ultimately plans to launch a military-communications satellite with it. - BH | New York Times | Daily Tech | |
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