German mathematician Gerd Faltings has been announced as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Abel Prize “for introducing powerful tools in arithmetic geometry and resolving long-standing diophantine conjectures of Mordell and Lang.” Widely considered the “Nobel Prize of Mathematics,” it is one of the highest honors in the field, and Faltings is the first German to receive it. The prize will be presented at a formal ceremony in Oslo on May 26.
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A Historic Presidency: Marcia McNutt Reflects on Leading the National Academy of Sciences
As Marcia McNutt approaches the end of her tenure as president of the National Academy of Sciences, she leaves a historic legacy as the first woman to hold that office in the institution’s more than 160-year history. Over the past ten years, McNutt has guided the Academy through a period marked by global crises, political…
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Weather and climate shape nearly every decision we make, often in ways we don’t even notice. In recognition of World Meteorological Day, atmospheric scientist J. Marshall Shepherd shares insights about the rapid evolution of meteorology and its growing role in addressing global challenges. From major advances in AI-driven forecasting and satellite observations to the increasing…
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