George Newton
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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...
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Nov 11, 20231 min read
See George's Winning Solutions: Virtual Math Olympiad 2023
George Newton, Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Grade 12 UK
George Newton
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
Fermat's Last Theorem
‘Cujus reī dēmōnstrātiōnem mīrābilem sānē dētēxī. Hanc marginis exiguitās nōn caperet.’ ‘I have truly discovered a...
George Newton
Sep 16, 20233 min read
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...
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Feb 1, 20232 min read
Fractals: The Beauty in Mathematics
In the realm of mathematics, beauty often resides in the elegant complexity of fractals. These infinitely complex patterns, characterized...