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Has one of math's greatest mysteries, the Riemann hypothesis, finally been solved?

  • Written by William Ross, Professor of Mathematics, University of Richmond
A prime mystery.Robert Lessmann/shutterstock.com

Over the past few days, the mathematics world has been abuzz over the news that Sir Michael Atiyah, the famous Fields Medalist and Abel Prize winner, claims to have solved the Riemann hypothesis.

If his proof turns out to be correct, this would be one of the most important mathematical achievements...

Read more: Has one of math's greatest mysteries, the Riemann hypothesis, finally been solved?

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