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From AI to Fields Medals: A Look Back at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians

Bringing people and ideas together to fund, conduct, and share transformative science. Our grants advance knowledge and strengthen connections between science and society. Discover the latest news, research, and updates. We convene scientists, mathematicians, and thinkers to share ideas and explore new questions. Founded by Jim and Marilyn Simons, we’re…

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10 unsolved problems in computer science, explained

These 10 unsolved problems in computer science, from P versus NP to quantum advantage, bear on cryptography, algorithm design and computing's limits — here is what each asks That distinction sounds abstract, but it decides what is feasible. A problem solvable in polynomial time can usually be handled at scale.…

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The United States Trails China in Math and Science

Figure 1: PISA science scores, 2025 (see endnote for asterisk meaning)[1] Figure 2: PISA math scores, 2025 (see endnote for asterisk meaning) Examining performance over time also reveals concerning trends for the United States. In 2015, U.S. students received an average science score of 496.2, which increased modestly to 501.6…

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