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2023’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Math
In 2023, mathematicians improved bounds on Ramsey numbers, a central measure of order in graphs; found a new aperiodic monotile; and discovered a new upper bound to the size of sets without 3-term arithmetic progressions.
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The Riemann Hypothesis, Explained
Alex Kontorovich, professor of mathematics at Rutgers University, breaks down the notoriously difficult Riemann hypothesis in this comprehensive explainer.
2020’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Biology
In 2020, the study of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was undoubtedly the most urgent priority. But there were also other major breakthroughs in the life sciences.
2020’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Math and Computer Science
For mathematicians and computer scientists, 2020 was full of discipline-spanning discoveries and celebrations of creativity.
2020’s Biggest Breakthroughs in Physics
This year, two teams of physicists made profound progress on ideas that could bring about the next revolution in physics. Another has identified the source of a longstanding cosmic mystery.
New Clues in the Age-Old Question of the ‘Male’ and ‘Female’ Brain
Catherine Dulac of Harvard University discusses the roots of “male” and “female” parenting behaviors in mammalian brains.
This Computer Scientist’s Streaming Algorithms Shrink Big Data
Jelani Nelson explains how his streaming algorithms answer questions about big data without having to remember everything they’ve seen.
Inside Dynamical Systems and the Mathematics of Change
Bryna Kra explains how to describe complex systems in symbols.
The Cosmologist Who Dreams in the Universe’s Dark Threads
Cora Dvorkin explains her approach to exploring dark matter.
The Extraordinary Math Hidden in Everyday Life
L. Mahadevan describes how he approaches science and where he finds his ideas.