In the early months of 2024, Netflix released a television series called ‘3 Body Problem,’ which takes its name from a real mathematical puzzle that has stumped scientists and astronomers for centuries. The problem is one of the most prominent in astronomy, and it challenges scientists to predict a certain type of chaos in space between different celestial bodies.
The problem has inspired a myriad of breakthroughs throughout history, and Netflix’s sci-fi series draws upon this real-life enigma, blending science and storytelling to explore the mysteries of gravitational systems and the cosmos. So, what exactly is the three-body problem, and is there any hope of solving it? Click through this gallery to find out.