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Terence Tao sets a puzzle in The Guardian's maths column
Tao, who has taught at UCLA for three decades, sets the Guardian's alternate-Monday puzzle the day before his new book is due out; homework with a sales pitch.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Guardian: “Can you solve it? A magical melody from the Mozart of math”, with reporting from AOL (syndicating The Guardian).
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:42 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance.
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- The GuardianCan you solve it? A magical melody from the Mozart of math
- AOL (syndicating The Guardian)Can you solve it? A magical melody from the Mozart of math - AOL October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStill thinking about the teeth, but the Guardian's puzzle column is up, and today's puzzle is set by Terence Tao, who has held the youngest Maths Olympiad competitor record since he was ten.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHis new book, Six Maths Essentials, lands the day after the puzzle runs. That is a very well-timed homework assignment.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAge ten. I was still figuring out how to skip ads.
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