Kevin Hartnett

Representation theory was initially dismissed. Today, it’s central to much of mathematics.

Mathematicians try to figure out when problems can be solved using current knowledge — and when they have to chart a new path instead.

Vesselin Dimitrov’s proof of the Schinzel-Zassenhaus conjecture quantifies the way special values of polynomials push each other apart.

Modern mathematics relies on collaboration and travel. COVID-19 is making it increasingly difficult.

The legendary mathematician, who died on April 11, was curious, colorful and one of the greatest problem-solvers of his generation.

A landmark proof in computer science has also solved an important problem called the Connes embedding conjecture. Mathematicians are working to understand it.

When 50 mathematicians spend a week in the woods, there’s no telling what will happen. And that’s the point.

“Rainbow colorings” recently led to a new proof. It’s not the first time they’ve come in handy.

Computer scientists established a new boundary on computationally verifiable knowledge. In doing so, they solved major open problems in quantum mechanics and pure mathematics.