Math genius who cracked century-old puzzle moves to China
Joshua Zahl, who cracked the 100-year-old Kakeya conjecture with Wang Hong, is joining China’s Chern Institute of Mathematics as a chair professor. Praised by Fields Medalist Terence Tao, the breakthrough positions Zahl as a 2026 Fields Medal contender. His move highlights China’s rising global clout in cutting-edge mathematical research.