Two Twisty Shapes Resolve a Centuries-Old Topology Puzzle
tzury Monday, January 26, 2026
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Researchers have solved a centuries-old topology puzzle by discovering two new mathematical shapes, known as the Boerdijk-Coxeter helix and the Borromean-Rings helix, which help explain the underlying structure of certain knotted and twisted formations.
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