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42 out of 42: this 17-year-old high schooler aces a perfect score at the math Olympiad
News

42 out of 42: this 17-year-old high schooler aces a perfect score at the math Olympiad

Alex Chui, a 17-year-old British high schooler, achieved a perfect score at the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad, picking up a record seven medals in seven appearances along the way.

L'équipe TangenteJul 31, 2026
Turing, Matilda, Flatland: the Tangente Prize winners for middle and high schools that bring students and maths closer together
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Turing, Matilda, Flatland: the Tangente Prize winners for middle and high schools that bring students and maths closer together

The winners of the Tangente Prizes for middle and high schools are known. Nearly 3,000 students voted for their favorite mathematics books.

Fabien AOUSTINJul 3, 2026
SMF 2025 prizes: d'Alembert and Jacqueline-Ferrand
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SMF 2025 prizes: d'Alembert and Jacqueline-Ferrand

The Société mathématique de France awards its 2025 prizes to the exhibition “Ça résonne” by MMI Lyon and to the company L'île logique, along with the ResCo scheme for collaborative teaching.

Martine BRILLEAUDJul 3, 2026
52 playing cards to learn astronomy and geometry
History and Culture

52 playing cards to learn astronomy and geometry

In the 17th century, Joseph Moxon and his son James published educational playing cards for learning astronomy, geometry and the art of carving.

Ilaria AmpolliniJul 3, 2026
Can you learn fractions by shooting a basketball?
Education

Can you learn fractions by shooting a basketball?

A Norwegian study demonstrates that basketball exercises help students aged 11 to 13 improve by 15% in fractions, thanks to learning through the body.

L'équipe TangenteJun 23, 2026
Talystro: maths strategy game review on Steam
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Talystro: maths strategy game review on Steam

Talystro is a Norwegian roguelite where every enemy has a precise value to reach through equations. A playful, strategic approach to maths.

May 13, 2026
EGMO 2026 Bordeaux: 260 girls shake up math
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EGMO 2026 Bordeaux: 260 girls shake up math

The European Girls' Mathematical Olympiad brought together 260 participants from around the world in Bordeaux for the 15th edition of this competition dedicated to promoting girls in mathematics.

La rédaction de TangenteApr 30, 2026
Terence Tao and AI: what they are changing in mathematics
Math Culture

Terence Tao and AI: what they are changing in mathematics

Terence Tao, a Fields Medalist, shares his experience with AI in mathematical research: an exploration partner that is transforming the way problems are formulated.

La rédaction de TangenteApr 30, 2026
Alkindi 2026: cryptanalysis final for middle schoolers at the École des Mines
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Alkindi 2026: cryptanalysis final for middle schoolers at the École des Mines

Twenty teams of middle and high school students go head-to-head on 13 May at the École des Mines de Paris to win the title of France's best junior cryptanalyst.

La rédaction de TangenteApr 29, 2026