Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms. All of modern mathematics is built on ...
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene “Gene” Arthur Klotz, who will be remembered for his visionary leadership in mathematics education and his pioneering role in harnessing ...
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. All of modern mathematics is built on the foundation of set theory, the study of how to organize abstract collections of objects. But in ...