2022's Biggest Breakthroughs in Math

Correction: An earlier version of this video incorrectly suggested that Vogt and Larson solved the Brill-Noether theorem and has been deleted. Instead, the couple solved the interpolation problem. This video more accurately reflects what they proved. We regret the error.

[QuantaScienceChannel]

We’ll be back with more videos in 2023, including a full set of "Biggest Breakthroughs" videos.

Correction: An earlier version of this video incorrectly suggested that Vogt and Larson solved the Brill-Noether theorem and has been deleted. Instead, the couple solved the interpolation problem. This video more accurately reflects what they proved. We regret the error.

[accipitridae]

I appreciate the efforts in trying to make these heavily technical subjects reachable to the general public. Kudos to y'all :⁠-⁠)

[jakublizon]

I'm happy for that math nerd couple. What a story it will be to their kids. "We met trying to solve the interpolation problem of advanced mathematics". Ahh, so sweet.

[accipitridae]

I feel like a caveman compared to these smart guys. Keep up the good work!

[FirstnameLastname-fnik]

Thank god somebody likes math so I don't have to think about it and we can still advance as a society.

[zitagus]

It's realy amazing seeing young mathematicians doing big discoveries 👏👏👏

[randomknowledgeperson]

are you guys gonna do a “2022 a year in physics” and “a year in biology” like you did for 2021? i really liked both videos and would love to see how we’ve improved this past year

[kebman]

I probably got this video because I was interested in another video on splines by Freya Holmér. She has the most in-depth videos on the topic, and they are beautifully animated too!

[MAFiA]

wheh the guy spoke, i didnt expect this to be his voice. amazing accomplishment regardless

[Ubsje]

3:21 at first it's just sus, but then it turns into something even more SUS

[quantumbyte-studios]

Networks, bubbles, and curves.. never realized how technical and deep these can be.. kind of like chess, simple to grasp the basics but takes a lifetime to master

[pGHz]

Was just telling my friend I don't even pay attention to who won the Nobel anymore, I just watch the Quanta biggest breakthroughs in X each year... feels more cutting edge, inclusive, and not just a friend of a friend... genuinely the new things that should excite me. And y'all do a great job making it understandable.

[Bhargav_Sarma]

Quanta Magazine should start a special category for Chemistry too!!!

[IanGrams]

Dang, talk about relationship goals. It would be pretty cool to publish a paper with your partner, let alone one so substantial.

Also cheers Quanta for reuploading to correct the error in the original. It was a small one but the commitment to accuracy is much appreciated.

[lycantropos]

I see what you've done here at 3:23 😉

[Patashu]

I love hearing about the progress being made in math!

[angel-ig]

Guys, read the description please lol.

Edit: nevermind, now it's pinned also

[AlignedIT]

Beautifully presented and made these complex topics interesting and accessible.

[thelocalsage]

i am nowhere near proficient enough in mathematics to understand these problems in depth, but i remember watching a couple lectures by jinyoung park earlier this year and being mystified by the subject matter and enjoying her lecture style! would love to understand all these questions more intimately

[Nat-ojuc]

Math is the most fundamental and important science. The advancements in other fields often depend on how advanced we are in math.
Respect to those people. Hypothesis is easy. Actually shutting up and proving it that's what is hard