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A post-doctorial student proves the solution to the decades-old 'moving sofa problem'

By Gurjit Kaur,
Jeanette Woods
Published December 25, 2024 at 4:23 PM EST

For decades, mathematicians tried to come up with the optimal sofa shape to move around a corner. Post-doctoral student Jineon Baek posted a 100-page proof that claims to solve the problem.

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Gurjit Kaur
Gurjit Kaur is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered. A pop culture nerd, her work primarily focuses on television, film and music.
Jeanette Woods
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