Matematica

Mathematician Gerd Faltings has been awarded the 2026 Abel Prize, often called the Nobel of mathematics, for his 1983 proof of the Mordell conjecture. The proof, proposed in 1922, resolved a 60-year mystery about solutions to certain equations. Faltings also received the Fields Medal in 1986 for the same achievement.

13 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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.

In 2025, a team led by Zaher Hani at the University of Michigan solved one of David Hilbert's longstanding problems, seamlessly linking the mathematical descriptions of fluids across different scales. This breakthrough connects microscopic particle behavior to macroscopic flows like water in a sink. The achievement draws on techniques from quantum field theory and promises insights into atmospheric and oceanic dynamics.

28 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

In the mid-19th century, mathematician Bernhard Riemann developed a groundbreaking idea for understanding mathematical spaces. This concept, known as the manifold, laid the groundwork for advancements in modern geometry and physics. The story originates from Quanta Magazine and was featured in Wired.