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New knot theory discovery overturns long-held mathematical assumption
Mathematicians have unraveled a key conjecture about knot theory
For a preprint paper posted online at arXiv.org, Brittenham and his co-author, Susan Hermiller, a mathematician also at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, tied two knots that, when connected, require an unexpectedly small number of moves to undo. If you subscribe to Scientific American, you help ensure that our coverage is centered on meaningful research and discovery; that we have the resources to report on the decisions that threaten labs across the U.S.; and that we support both budding and working scientists at a time when the value of science itself too often goes unrecognized. In return, you get essential news, captivating podcasts, brilliant infographics, can't-miss newsletters, must-watch videos, challenging games, and the science world's best writing and reporting.
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