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The world has lost Gladys West, one of the greatest mathematicians

January 26, 2026

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The world has lost Gladys West, the mathematician whose work laid the essential foundation for GPS technology.

She died at 95, leaving behind a legacy that shapes modern navigation, mapping, aviation, and everyday mobile technology used across the globe.

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Frederick Nash Lamptey January 26, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Rest well Gladys.
You made a mark in the global solutions infrastructure.
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Meshack Zwane January 26, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Hope she got her royalties

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