Joan Birman popularized the Burau representation problem decades ago. Now she and two colleagues have a proof that reveals ...

The world of mathematics handed out its most prestigious awards Thursday, at a unique moment in the field as it faces ...

This year’s Fields Medal honors four mathematicians in their 30s who have made their mark in geometry and physics.

The 2026 Fields Medals recognize breakthroughs in the math of messy fluids, tangled knots, spinning pencils, and more ...

Focus, commitment, and insight resulted in a “once in a century” proof. Hong Wang is now just the third woman to win a Fields ...

A 3D animation by data visualization expert Alexandre Bogachev shows Spain’s absolute control of the game in a way anyone can ...

As the World Cup final approaches, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful symmetries of humanity’s favorite truncated ...