MathxMatrix on Instagram: "Knot theory is a fascinating branch of topology (the study of geometric properties that are preserved under continuous deformations). While it is inspired by the knots we tie in shoelaces or ropes, mathematical knots have a crucial twist: the ends are joined together. In mathematics, a “knot” is a closed loop embedded in 3-dimensional space. You cannot untie a mathematical knot because there are no loose ends; you can only “manipulate” it (stretch, twist, or bend) to s