946K views · 3.2K reactions | Julianne Moore and Priscilla Chan tell the story of Jocelyn Bell Burnell. Thandie Newton sings the praises of mathematics. Lionel Richie and G.E.M. 鄧紫棋 raise the (already pretty high) roof. A 17-year old from Bangalore wins a life-changing prize. And a mother thanks the scientists who saved her daughter’s life. If you think science and emotion don’t go together, take a glance at the 2019 Breakthrough Prize ceremony. | Breakthrough | Facebook

Meet Vincent Lafforgue, winner of the 2019 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics for his elegant and groundbreaking contribution to the Langlands program, which builds bridges between separate mathematical fields. | Breakthrough

261 reactions · 259 shares | The 2019 Breakthrough Junior Challenge is here! If you are 13-18, you can win a $250,000 scholarship, a $100,000 science lab for your school and a $50,000 award for an inspirational teacher. The deadline for submissions is June 15. Learn more and sign up at breakthroughjuniorchallenge.org. | Breakthrough | Facebook