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‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work

‘Groups’ Underpin Modern Math. Here’s How They Work

Albert Wagner

Figuring out what subgroups a group contains is one way to understand its structure. For example, the subgroups of Z6 ...

‘Gem’ of a Proof Breaks 80-Year-Old Record, Offers New Insights Into Prime Numbers

‘Gem’ of a Proof Breaks 80-Year-Old Record, Offers New Insights Into Prime Numbers

Albert Wagner

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Sometimes mathematicians try to tackle a problem head on, and ...