Two Möbius Strips Combine to Create a Bizarre Object That Only Exists in 4D

Scientific AmericanThursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00:00 PM
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  • Two Möbius strips have been combined to create a unique geometric object that can only exist in four dimensions, highlighting the intriguing properties of surfaces that lack a defined inside or outside.
  • This development expands the understanding of geometric concepts and dimensionality, emphasizing the complexities of mathematical structures and their implications in theoretical physics and higher-dimensional studies.
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