A straightforward math tweak could bring tachyon fields into line with the rest of physics. Tachyons are faster-than-light particles, and tachyon fields are special cases of quantum field. The ...

The Fields Medal is the highest honor a mathematician can achieve. The esteemed award has been compared to the Nobel Prize for the field of math – and there’s only one requirement to win.

Mathematics is often seen as an isolated subject, with distinct fields and theories that seem to have little in common.