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But from the perspective of research mathematicians, and especially young people who are pursuing a Ph.D. in mathematics, ...

The four winners of the 2026 Fields Medal, regarded as the equal of the Nobel Prize for mathematics, have been named. The ...

The laws of physics that concern heat and work could gain a firmer mathematical footing thanks to “gauge theory”, which already helps us understand quantum fields ...

University of Chicago mathematics Prof. Yu Deng has received the Fields Medal for his contributions toward placing the laws ...

For more than a decade, mathematicians have been unable to settle the question of whether the ABC conjecture has been solved.

The organization argues that unequal access to rigorous math instruction has contributed to persistent disparities in college readiness ...

In May 2026, OpenAI released a new math result that sent shock waves throughout the world of mathematical research. A major unsolved problem called the “unit distance conjecture” had just been ...

Mathematics and computer science give two complementary ways to engage with our modern world. Mathematics teaches you the timeless vocabulary of reason that underlies all sciences. Computer science ...

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Applied mathematics involves the application of mathematics to problems which arise in various areas, e.g., science, engineering or other diverse areas, and/or the development of new or improved ...