Mathematics

Vesselin Dimitrov’s proof of the Schinzel-Zassenhaus conjecture quantifies the way special values of polynomials push each other apart.

Einstein’s equations describe three canonical configurations of space-time. Now one of these three — important in the study of quantum gravity — has been shown to be inherently unstable.

Sizing up patternless sets is hard, so mathematicians rely on simple bounds to help answer their questions.

Modern mathematics relies on collaboration and travel. COVID-19 is making it increasingly difficult.

The legendary mathematician, who died on April 11, was curious, colorful and one of the greatest problem-solvers of his generation.

Freeman Dyson — physicist, mathematician, writer and idea factory — died on February 28, but his vitality lives on.

A landmark proof in computer science has also solved an important problem called the Connes embedding conjecture. Mathematicians are working to understand it.

Can geometry save democracy from gerrymandering? Mathematician Moon Duchin discusses the possibilities with host Steven Strogatz.

Mathematicians have figured out how to expand the reach of a mysterious bridge connecting two distant continents in the mathematical world.