The three-body problem is a physics conundrum that has boggled scientists since Isaac Newton's day. But what is it, why is it so hard to solve and is the sci-fi series of the same name really possible ...

Take a glance at our solar system and beyond, and outer space seems pretty orderly. Our eight planets travel around the Sun with apparent predictability and even the stars themselves appear to march ...

The three-body problem is a centuries-old physics question that puzzled Isaac Newton. It describes the orbits of three bodies, like planets or stars, trapped in each other's gravity. The problem is ...

Last week, Netflix released its adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning sci-fi book The 3 Body Problem by Cixin Liu. It follows the journey of several scientists, from the Chinese Cultural Revolution to ...

**Spoilers for all of 3 Body Problem Season 1, now streaming on Netflix** It’s been almost a week since 3 Body Problem premiered on Netflix, taking viewers on a roller coaster ride through Newtonian ...

The orbits of a trio of stars can be so chaotic that it’s impossible to precisely calculate the stars’ future trajectories. That’s the real science behind the name of the hit Netflix show, 3 Body ...

Predicting the movement of two celestial bodies is easy, but add a third, and chaos unfolds. The three-body problem remains one of physics' greatest challenges, shaping our understanding of space and ...

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