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What the mathematics of knots reveals about the shape of the universe

Mathematics

What the mathematics of knots reveals about the shape of the universe

Knot theory is linked to many other branches of science, including those that tell us about the cosmos

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Mathematics

The mathematically perfect table size for solving any jigsaw puzzle

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Decades-old mathematical mystery about the Game of Life finally solved

Mathematics

Decades-old mathematical mystery about the Game of Life finally solved

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F3HB7N Underwater view of two technical divers using rebreathers device to locate shipwreck, Lombok, Indonesia

Mathematics

How spiral search patterns and lateral thinking cracked our puzzle

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Two beguiling books show how mathematics is revolutionising our lives

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Two beguiling books show how mathematics is revolutionising our lives

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Mathematics

AI is helping mathematicians build a periodic table of shapes

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Life

Alan Turing mathematically predicted the colour of lizard scales

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Mathematics

The easy trick to evenly cut a pizza into 5, 7 or any number of slices

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Thousands of people apparently cheat at Wordle every day

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Mathematics

Mathematicians find 12,000 solutions for fiendish three-body problem

Until recently, working out how three objects can stably orbit each other was nearly impossible, but now mathematicians have found a record number of solutions

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Game of Edges review: Inside story of how data is transforming sport

Culture

Mathematics

The easy tricks that can maximise your lottery winnings

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Technology

Wonky shapes can be made to roll along a specific path of your choice

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Mathematics

The stunningly simple rule that will always get you out of a maze

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