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Four Young Mathematicians Receive Prestigious Fields Medals

NYT Science Thursday 23 July 2026, 14:20 UTC By Kenneth Chang 1 min read
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The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.

The awards are bestowed only once every four years to mathematicians under the age of 40.
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