Five years ago, mathematicians Dawei Chen and Quentin Gendron were trying to untangle a difficult area of algebraic geometry involving differentials, elements of calculus used to measure distance ...

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Added sugar is fine in small amounts, but too much is linked to weight gain, acne, and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Dietary guidelines suggest keeping added sugar under 10% of ...