George Newton
- Dec 31, 2023
- 2 min
The Collatz Conjecture
One of the most difficult unsolved problems in mathematics is, in principle, so simple it could probably be easily understood by a...
George Newton
- Dec 3, 2023
- 2 min
The Birthday Paradox: More Than One Coincidence?
We’ve all experienced the delightful surprise of meeting someone who shares our birthday. It’s a coincidence that often sparks...
Admin @GSS
- Nov 11, 2023
- 1 min
See George's Winning Solutions: Virtual Math Olympiad 2023
George Newton, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Grade 12 UK
George Newton
- Nov 5, 2023
- 2 min
Motion is a Lie - Zeno’s Paradox
Clap your hands once. Now hold your hands one metre apart. Halve the distance between your hands. Halve it again. And again. Will your...
George Newton
- Oct 1, 2023
- 3 min
Fermat's Last Theorem
‘Cujus reī dēmōnstrātiōnem mīrābilem sānē dētēxī. Hanc marginis exiguitās nōn caperet.’ ‘I have truly discovered a...
George Newton
- Sep 16, 2023
- 3 min
Unravelling Knot Theory
Have you ever wondered about the intricate world of knots beyond tying shoelaces or earning Boy Scout badges? Knot theory is a branch of...
Admin @GSS
- Feb 1, 2023
- 2 min
Fractals: The Beauty in Mathematics
In the realm of mathematics, beauty often resides in the elegant complexity of fractals. These infinitely complex patterns, characterized...