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Every four years, the math world’s preeminent awards are given to the finest minds of a generation. The young winners — all under 40 on the first day of the year — have reshaped mathematics and theoretical computer science. Here are their stories. The post Fields and Abacus Medals 2026 first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Adopting artificial intelligence tools to analyze data and model outcomes has a huge impact on the career prospects of young scientists, significantly increasing their chances of rising to positions of influence in their fields, according to a new study. But that boon for individual researchers appears to be coming at a broader cost to science….

In what researchers are calling the most significant vaccine design breakthrough since mRNA technology, scientists announced on June 5, 2026, that an AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine has passed its first human clinical trial — proving safe, well-tolerated, and capable of generating immune responses against multiple coronaviruses simultaneously. The vaccine was developed using artificial intelligence to…

“Three years ago, quantum computers were used to run tasks that could be calculated on a calculator. Today, they simulate magnetic materials,” says Mykola Maksymenko, co-founder and CEO of Haiqu. Haiqu is an American-Ukrainian quantum startup founded in 2022. In January 2026, it raised $11 million. The quantum industry is deep tech. Investors here do…

I am in love with this documentary, both the incredible audio commentary and stunning visuals. The youtube version is limited to 720p. The version on the official Nasa website says "HD" but the video player doesn't let me select a specific quality. Have they ever released this in higher quality? Or have they released the…

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