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AI Discovers New 3D Tiling Shape

Updated 2026-09-28 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A new AI model has discovered a 3D shape that can fill space without repeating patterns. The finding challenges existing mathematical theories and has sparked controversy among researchers.

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New Scientist
A 3D shape that can tile 3D space, leaving no gaps and never forming a repeating pattern, has been discovered using an AI model. The researcher behind the findings, who has no academic background in the area, says his work has angered professional mathematicians
2026-09-28 13:00 UTC
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