The ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem Only Appears Simple 18. April 2026 (11:00) Take a group of runners circling a track at unique, constant paces. Answering the question of how many will always end up running alone, no matter their speed, has vexed mathematicians for decades.(Wired)
Iris Long, Scientific Mentor to AIDS Activists, Dies at 92 17. April 2026 (21:56) A chemist, she lent her expertise in drug research to ACT UP, an organization known for its street protests, and helped accelerate the approval of H.I.V. and AIDS treatments.(New York Times)
