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A Belgian wins an ultra-prestigious math prize: “I didn’t expect it, because pure mathematicians are a bit snobbish!”
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A Belgian wins an ultra-prestigious math prize: “I didn’t expect it, because pure mathematicians are a bit snobbish!”

So, here's the exciting news! Yurii Nesterov, a Belgian mathematician, has just won the prestigious Carl Friedrich Gauss Prize for his groundbreaking work in mathematical optimization. This award, given every four years, recognizes contributions that have significant applications in society, like improving navigation systems. Nesterov's algorithms can solve complex optimization problems in just a minute, a task that used to take an hour! It's amazing to see how mathematics can enhance our daily lives and even boost artificial intelligence.
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