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New Series from Quanta Magazine Explores the Infinite Evolution of Math
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (257+ words) The series, led by Math Editor Jordana Cepelewicz, consists of four chapters, each published monthly. The first chapter, “Original Sin,” tells the story of new evidence of a shocking betrayal at the dawn of modern math. In “The Man Who…...
At the Simons Science Summit, Leaders Explore How AI Is Transforming Scientific Discovery
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (656+ words) Experts across science, industry, policymaking and philanthropy gathered for the 2026 Simons Science Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence is accelerating scientific discovery, reshaping research and raising new opportunities and risks. “At heart, AI is a new technology, and much like…...
Elise LePage: How String Theory Leads to Beautiful Mathematics
4+ week, 2+ day ago (406+ words) Junior Fellow Elise LePage of the Simons Society of Fellows turns intuition from theoretical physics into new mathematics. String theory provides an avenue for uniting quantum physics and gravity, but it remains highly speculative. The theory predicts that the universe…...
Media Invitation: Fields Medals and Cutting-Edge Math at ICM 2026 in Philadelphia
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (298+ words) Staff reporters and freelance journalists can register to attend the conference free of charge through June 22. Media registration includes access to a press conference with the Fields Medalists and other honorees following their announcement during the July 23 opening ceremony. A…...
Funding Opportunity Available for Empire AI Projects
1+ week, 4+ day ago (383+ words) Simons Foundation New York State’s Empire AI consortium is accelerating the state’s leadership in AI-powered research. As part of its ongoing support for the effort, the Simons Foundation has announced a new funding opportunity that will provide $6 million in total…...
Axel Saenz Rodriguez on How Mathematics Can Create More Sustainable Energy
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (970+ words) Pivot Fellow Axel Saenz Rodriguez leverages mathematics and quantum physics to create energy efficient strategies for storing and transmitting data. We recently discussed Saenz Rodrgiuez’s fellowship year, the benefits of mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration and the saving grace of having…...
Watch: Fields Medalist Terence Tao on Artificial Intelligence and Why We Do Math
4+ week, 2+ day ago (679+ words) At the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, mathematician Terry Tao discussed the future of AI in mathematics and why the field needs to start asking philosophical questions about its goals and values. Artificial intelligence is transforming countless fields, and mathematics is…...
Free Public Events Will Bring the Wonder of Mathematics to Philadelphia
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (748+ words) The 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians welcomes the public to enjoy free talks, performances, films, hands-on activities and more that showcase how mathematics shapes art, music, science, culture and technology from July 24 through 28. Math can’t be confined to a classroom. It…...
AI Will Be Top of Mind at ICM, Math’s Biggest Conference
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (375+ words) The International Congress of Mathematicians, coming to Philadelphia this summer, includes panels and talks about artificial intelligence and the humanity of the field. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of mathematics. Recently, for instance, a 23-year-old used ChatGPT to…...
Simons Foundation Awards 4 New Scientific Software Research Faculty Fellowships
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Simons Foundation The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics & Physical Sciences division has awarded four new Scientific Software Research Faculty Fellowships. The Scientific Software Research Faculty Fellowships help institutions establish new positions, providing the fellows’ home institutions with five years of salary support…...