‘Huge Breakthrough’ in the Math of Imbalance

Quanta Magazine reports a newly described mathematical breakthrough that tackles how to split a dozen trivia enthusiasts into two evenly matched teams. The article illustrates the challenge by noting participants range from a geography fanatic who can’t sing, to a nature lover without a television, to a film buff who never reads. By applying the new technique, researchers aim to balance such diverse traits across competing camps.

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