Did you solve it? The Fields medals for beginners
by Alex Bellos from on (#619KN)
The answers to today's puzzles
Earlier today I set you three problems, inspired by the 2022 Fields medals. The prizes - which every four years go to up to four mathematicians under 40 - are the most famous award in mathematics.
Maryna Viazovska, from Ukraine, won for her groundbreaking work on how to pack spheres in 24 dimensions. The first puzzle was about how to pack beers in three dimensions.
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