Matematik

Russian mathematician from IMPA arrested in Armenia

Russian mathematician Mikhail Verbitskiy was detained at Zvartnots Airport in Armenia on Thursday. The IMPA expressed concern and requested his immediate release.

JumpStart Foundation programme tackles maths gaps and youth unemployment

9. juni 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The JumpStart Foundation recruits unemployed young South Africans to serve as classroom tutors in under-resourced primary schools, addressing both youth joblessness and early-grade mathematics shortfalls.

Asia

Indian Statistical Institute appoints new director after eight months

Teknologi

Computer language spots error in widely cited physics paper

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Gerd Faltings wins 2026 Abel Prize for Mordell conjecture proof

Pi Day 2026 focuses on mathematics and hope

Pi Day, observed annually on March 14, honors the mathematical constant π and its applications. In 2026, International Mathematics Day's theme is 'Mathematics and hope,' emphasizing math's universal role in understanding reality. UNESCO states that mathematics supports shared frameworks and solutions for the common good.

Scientists complete Schrödinger's color theory after 100 years

23. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

A team from Los Alamos National Laboratory has finalized a theory on color perception proposed by Erwin Schrödinger nearly a century ago. Using advanced geometry, researchers defined key elements like the neutral axis, showing that hue, saturation, and lightness stem from the inherent structure of color vision. Their work addresses longstanding flaws and enhances applications in visualization science.

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