#kakeya-problem

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12 hours ago

What is the smallest space in which a needle can be rotated to point in the opposite direction? This mathematician has finally solved the Kakeya conjecture

The intuitive answer to the Kakeya problem is that the needle would trace a perfect circle. However, if moved skillfully, it can draw a triangle with concave sides, covering a smaller area.
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