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...explain such seemingly divergent topics as factory efficiency and the structure of the universe. Livio attempts to account for these seemingly unrelated applications of math by creating an historical narrative about how mathematicians throughout time have interpreted the “underlying mathematical facility” that appears to govern man’s existence...

Author: By Eric M. Sefton, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Math and God Do Battle | 2/5/2009 | See Source »

There are other potential solutions - like putting a cap on fish catches, allocating shares in the quota and allowing fishermen to trade or sell those shares - which research suggests can lead to more sustainable fishing. But ultimately, Pitcher argues, we'll need a new enforceable legal agreement to govern the oceans. "We are approaching a point of no return for many of the world's fisheries," he says. "I know it's hard to get new international agreements, but we can't give up." Not unless we want to live - perish the thought - in a world without sashimi...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Not to Save the Fish | 2/4/2009 | See Source »

...This is not a time when we should stand in our ideological corners and shout at each other. This is a time to govern and govern well." -Speaking during his introductory press conference...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Commerce Secretary Judd Gregg | 2/4/2009 | See Source »

...direct assault by a far superior military force, but it will also have freed Gazans from Israeli tyranny. As an added bonus, any economic revival of Gaza would put money into Hamas' coffers. But Israel would gain some breathing space and force Hamas to prove it can actually govern and maintain stability in Gaza rather than heap blame entirely on Israel...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Can Israel Survive Its Assault on Gaza? | 1/8/2009 | See Source »

...Following the battle, Israel imposed a blockade on Gaza in an attempt to strangle the strip's economy and undermine Hamas' abilty to govern. Human rights groups say the blockade, which prevents Gazans from leaving and goods and aid from entering, has caused a serious humanitarian crisis in the area. Hamas has responded to the siege by regularly raining rockets into southern Israeli towns from Gaza. Despite mutual agreement in June 2008 to a 6-month ceasefire, Israel continued their blockade of Gaza and Hamas responded with sporadic mortar hits. After the expiration of the truce on December...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Gaza Strip | 1/7/2009 | See Source »

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