JOURNAL ARTICLE

Whole new world of maths unlocked.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 265, n. 3534. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wilkins, Alex 3 of 3

Abstract

Mathematicians have recently solved a long-standing problem related to rotating a needle, which has been hailed as a significant breakthrough in mathematics. This solution is expected to unlock answers to other challenging problems that were previously deemed unattainable. The Kakeya conjecture, which explores the dimension of shapes traced by a needle's movements, has been proven for three dimensions by Joshua Zahl and Hong Wang, leading to potential advancements in various mathematical fields. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/03, Vol. 265, Issue 3534, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)00404-x
  • Accession Number:183616185
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