Fields Medal
Coverage of Fields Medal in the Nexus archive.
- Having babies in space; China’s first Fields Medal winners: 7 science highlights
Chinese scientists report negative findings on human reproduction in space, and China plans to strengthen its Great Green Wall. The article highlights seven science-related topics, including challenges for human species perpetuation beyond Earth.
- Fields Medallists highlight new wave of Chinese scientists leading global research
Two Peking University alumni, Wang Hong and Deng Yu, won the Fields Medal, marking the first time Chinese nationals received the prestigious award. The International Congress of Mathematicians announced the recognition, highlighting their achievement as part of a new wave of Chinese scientists in global research.
- Chinese whizzes win global math prize
Chinese nationals Hong Wang and Yu Deng, both Peking University graduates, were awarded the Fields Medal, a prestigious math prize, for the first time. This achievement highlights China’s growing academic influence amid a global talent shift, as U.S. PhD admissions declined due to federal funding cuts under the Trump administration.
- Fields medal honours four mathematicians as AI reshapes the profession
The International Mathematical Union awarded the Fields Medal to four mathematicians, including the third woman to receive the honor, as AI's impact on mathematics continues to grow.
- Fields and Abacus Medals 2026
The 2026 Fields and Abacus Medals were awarded to leading mathematicians and theoretical computer scientists under 40, recognizing their transformative contributions to their fields. The awards, given every four years, highlight groundbreaking work reshaping mathematics and computing.
- ‘The job description is changing’: mathematician Terence Tao on the rise of AI
Mathematician Terence Tao, a Fields Medalist, discusses how AI is transforming the role of mathematicians, as reported in a 2026 Nature article.