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How a 99-year-old female mathematician unraveled a century-old braid mystery - befana - Aug 28 2026
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-a-99-year-old-mathematician-unraveled-a-century-old-braid-mystery/
RE: How a 99-year-old female mathematician unraveled a century-old braid mystery - Elsacat - Aug 30 2026
Enjoyable read! I didn't know braids were part of a mathematical mystery. It makes sense, though, because braiding involves numbers (how many pieces of hair to use) and repeating patterns. A day where I learn something is always a worthwhile day.