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Two mathematicians have proved that a straightforward question—how hard is it to untie a knot?—has a complicated answer.

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Mathematician Grigori Perelman solved the Poincaré conjecture, and then rejected the $1 million prize that came with it.

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As of the end of June 2025, the most recent reporting period, 117.3 million people had been forced to flee their homes globally due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or ...