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Tom Lehrer, Celebrated Songwriter and Mathematician, Dies at 97
Tom Lehrer, a singer-songwriter and mathematician, died aged 97; his pre-1960 satirical songs gained a cult following despite his later rejection of fame and his 2020 decision to release his work royalty-free.
Tom Lehrer, Celebrated Songwriter and Mathematician, Dies at 97
Tom Lehrer, a singer-songwriter and mathematician, died aged 97; his pre-1960 satirical songs gained a cult following despite his later rejection of fame and his 2020 decision to release his work royalty-free.
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AI Achieves Gold at IMO, but Humans Still Lead
In the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, Google DeepMind's Gemini and OpenAI's model achieved gold-level scores (35/42), but human participants still outperformed AI, with some scoring perfectly; a new $10 million AI Mathematical Olympiad Award was also launched.
AI Achieves Gold at IMO, but Humans Still Lead
In the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad, Google DeepMind's Gemini and OpenAI's model achieved gold-level scores (35/42), but human participants still outperformed AI, with some scoring perfectly; a new $10 million AI Mathematical Olympiad Award was also launched.
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CNRS Celebrates 15 Years of National Mathematical Research Leadership
On June 26th, the CNRS celebrated the 15th anniversary of CNRS Mathématiques (formerly Insmi), highlighting its role in structuring French mathematical research beyond the CNRS's internal researchers, emphasizing open science initiatives, and the importance of collaboration and resource allocation.
CNRS Celebrates 15 Years of National Mathematical Research Leadership
On June 26th, the CNRS celebrated the 15th anniversary of CNRS Mathématiques (formerly Insmi), highlighting its role in structuring French mathematical research beyond the CNRS's internal researchers, emphasizing open science initiatives, and the importance of collaboration and resource allocation.
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17-Year-Old Refutes Decades-Old Math Conjecture
Seventeen-year-old Hannah Cairo refuted the decades-old Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture in harmonic analysis by constructing a counterexample using fractals, showcasing exceptional mathematical talent and highlighting the importance of nurturing gifted students.
17-Year-Old Refutes Decades-Old Math Conjecture
Seventeen-year-old Hannah Cairo refuted the decades-old Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture in harmonic analysis by constructing a counterexample using fractals, showcasing exceptional mathematical talent and highlighting the importance of nurturing gifted students.
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AI Advances Navier-Stokes Solution
A team led by mathematician Javier Gómez Serrano and Google DeepMind is on the verge of solving the Navier-Stokes equations, a centuries-old problem in fluid dynamics with implications for weather prediction and other fields, using artificial intelligence.
AI Advances Navier-Stokes Solution
A team led by mathematician Javier Gómez Serrano and Google DeepMind is on the verge of solving the Navier-Stokes equations, a centuries-old problem in fluid dynamics with implications for weather prediction and other fields, using artificial intelligence.
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Japanese Mathematician Wins Prestigious Abel Prize, Raises Concerns About Japan's Math Education
Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara won the 2024 Abel Prize for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, highlighting Norway's emphasis on math education while expressing concerns about Japan's system.
Japanese Mathematician Wins Prestigious Abel Prize, Raises Concerns About Japan's Math Education
Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara won the 2024 Abel Prize for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, highlighting Norway's emphasis on math education while expressing concerns about Japan's system.
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Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97
American satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer died at age 97; his satirical songs, blending math and social commentary, impacted comedic artists and found new audiences online.
Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97
American satirist and mathematician Tom Lehrer died at age 97; his satirical songs, blending math and social commentary, impacted comedic artists and found new audiences online.
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Mathematicians Solve Three-Dimensional Kakeya Conjecture
Hong Wang and Joshua Zahl, mathematicians from the University of New York, solved the three-dimensional Kakeya conjecture, a problem posed in 1917, by using complex calculations of overlapping parallelepipeds in a 127-page study, significantly advancing the field of harmonic analysis and its applica...
Mathematicians Solve Three-Dimensional Kakeya Conjecture
Hong Wang and Joshua Zahl, mathematicians from the University of New York, solved the three-dimensional Kakeya conjecture, a problem posed in 1917, by using complex calculations of overlapping parallelepipeds in a 127-page study, significantly advancing the field of harmonic analysis and its applica...
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17-Year-Old Refutes Decades-Old Math Conjecture
Seventeen-year-old Hannah Cairo refuted the Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture in harmonic analysis, a decades-old problem in Fourier restriction theory, using fractals and a novel approach in frequency space, surprising the mathematical community at the El Escorial Meetings.
17-Year-Old Refutes Decades-Old Math Conjecture
Seventeen-year-old Hannah Cairo refuted the Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture in harmonic analysis, a decades-old problem in Fourier restriction theory, using fractals and a novel approach in frequency space, surprising the mathematical community at the El Escorial Meetings.
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28% Bias Score
AI Poised to Solve Centuries-Old Navier-Stokes Equations
Javier Gómez Serrano, collaborating with Google DeepMind, is on the verge of solving the Navier-Stokes equations, a challenge that has stumped mathematicians for two centuries; their AI-driven approach offers a potential breakthrough with vast implications across science and engineering.
AI Poised to Solve Centuries-Old Navier-Stokes Equations
Javier Gómez Serrano, collaborating with Google DeepMind, is on the verge of solving the Navier-Stokes equations, a challenge that has stumped mathematicians for two centuries; their AI-driven approach offers a potential breakthrough with vast implications across science and engineering.
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Turing Papers: From Shredder to Auction Block
Papers written by Alan Turing, including his PhD dissertation and work on computable numbers, are to be auctioned in Lichfield, Staffordshire on June 17th, after being discovered in a loft and almost shredded; the collection is expected to sell for tens of thousands of pounds.
Turing Papers: From Shredder to Auction Block
Papers written by Alan Turing, including his PhD dissertation and work on computable numbers, are to be auctioned in Lichfield, Staffordshire on June 17th, after being discovered in a loft and almost shredded; the collection is expected to sell for tens of thousands of pounds.
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Seven-Cigarette Arrangement Improves on Packing Problem
A new arrangement of seven cigarettes, surpassing previous solutions of six, has been found; however, the maximum possible number of cigarettes remains undetermined. The problem relates to auxetic materials creation, where seven cylinders represent a maximum number of mutually contacting cylinders.
Seven-Cigarette Arrangement Improves on Packing Problem
A new arrangement of seven cigarettes, surpassing previous solutions of six, has been found; however, the maximum possible number of cigarettes remains undetermined. The problem relates to auxetic materials creation, where seven cylinders represent a maximum number of mutually contacting cylinders.
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44% Bias Score
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