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‘Once in a Century’ Proof Settles Math’s Kakeya Conjecture
Consider a pencil lying on your desk. Try to spin it around so that it points once in every direction, but make sure it sweeps over as little of the desk’s surface as possible. You might twirl the...
View ArticleThree Hundred Years Later, a Tool from Isaac Newton Gets an Update
Every day, researchers search for optimal solutions. They might want to figure out where to build a major airline hub. Or to determine how to maximize return while minimizing risk in an investment...
View ArticleA New Proof Smooths Out the Math of Melting
Imagine an ice cube floating in a glass of water. Eventually, it will melt down to a tiny frozen speck before disappearing. As it shrinks, its surface gets smoother, and any irregularities or sharp...
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