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The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice

The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice
NYT Science Sunday 06 September 2026, 09:00 UTC By Gregory Barber 1 min read
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Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.

Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.
Joan Birman (PERSON)
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