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Scientists score new victory over quantum uncertainty Posted: 26 Feb 2012 12:35 PM PST Uncertainty affects the accuracy with which measurements can be made in quantum physics. To reduce this uncertainty, physicists have learned to "squeeze" certain measurements. Researchers are now reporting a new type of measurement that can be squeezed to improve precision.

You can't do the math without the words: Amazonian tribe lacks words for numbers Posted: 21 Feb 2012 07:40 AM PST An anthropological linguist has shown that the language of the Piraha, an Amazonian tribe, lacks number words and as a result the people have a difficult time performing common quantitative tasks. The findings add new insight to the way people acquire knowledge, perception and reasoning. The study highlights the unique insight we gain about people by studying indigenous languages.

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