When a German retiree proved a famous long-standing mathematical conjecture, the response was underwhelming. Source: A Retiree Discovers an Elusive Math Proof—And Nobody Notices | >>>
A decades-old method called the “bootstrap” is enabling new discoveries about the geometry underlying all quantum theories. Source: Using the ‘Bootstrap,’ Physicists Uncover Geometry of >>>
Source: A classic formula for pi has been discovered hidden in hydrogen atoms – ScienceAlert
British professor Andrew Wiles wins $700,000 Abel Prize for solving Fermat’s Last Theorem. Source: 300-year-old math question solved, professor wins $700k – CNN.com
Fields ranging from biology to finance could benefit from insight Source: ‘Shocking’ unification reduces a lot of tough physics problems to just one
Computer scientists are abuzz over a fast new algorithm for solving one of the central problems in the field. Source: Algorithm Solves Graph Isomorphism in >>>
Source: Ground-breaking research could challenge underlying principles of physics
A quantum mechanical calculation unexpectedly spits out the number. Source: Pi Found in Mathematical Calculation of the Hydrogen Atom | The Science Explorer
The second annual Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics goes to topologist Ian Agol of the University of California, Berkeley Source: By Solving the Mysteries of Shape-Shifting >>>
