Connor Hill, 17, wins $250,000 at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for classifying noble polyhedra, solving a long-standing geometry problem with a custom algorithm, identifying 146 isolated shapes and 2 infinite families.
Olivia Miles has rapidly become a WNBA sensation, leading the Minnesota Lynx in scoring and assists. Her dynamic play, compared to legends like Maya Moore, has made her indispensable to the team, especially with Napheesa Collier sidelined. Miles's journey includes a unique college path and a perfectly timed entry into a league with surging rookie salaries.
Previously unknown diaries from Stephen Hawking's father, Frank, offer a raw insight into the physicist's formative years and early struggles with motor neurone disease. Biographer Graham Farmelo gained access to the coded diaries, revealing Frank's concerns about his son's initiative and studies.
It's hard to mix electronic manufacturing and flexible geometry.
