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Breaking the Sorting Barrier: A New Era for Shortest Paths

Breaking the Sorting Barrier: A New Era for Shortest Paths

Update: 2025-10-12
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Dijkstra's algorithm, the decades-old method for finding the shortest paths in networks, has finally been outpaced! A team led by Ran Duan has shattered the sorting barrier long thought unbreakable, using a novel clustering approach. This breakthrough, years in the making, promises faster navigation for everything from mapping apps to complex logistical operations, and opens exciting new frontiers in computer science.

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Breaking the Sorting Barrier: A New Era for Shortest Paths

Breaking the Sorting Barrier: A New Era for Shortest Paths