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Fields Medal

2026

A vibrant, intricate network of gears and planned pathways representing research investment and infrastructure, contrasted with a single, brightly illuminated, unpredictable lightning bolt striking in an unexpected direction, symbolizing an original scientific breakthrough that cannot be scheduled or pre-planned. The background subtly suggests a vast, yet partially obscured, landscape of long-term exploration.

Scientific Research: Investment Can Be Planned, But Breakthroughs Cannot Be Scheduled — A Discussion Inspired by Two Fields Medals

30 August 2026·4029 words·9 mins