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You will often hear it said that we live in the "Information Age" - but are we drowning in this sea of information?
And, can you be a mathematician without being good at sums? Tell us what you think!

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In what will now be a regular feature, mathematician and cosmologist John D. Barrow shares some maths that's amused and intrigued him.

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We explore the differences between mathematical literacy and mathematical fluency; there's the first of a new series specially for students, and find out how you can get your own copy of the great new Plus poster!

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In the first of our tenth birthday year issues, Plus is celebrating the very best that maths has to offer. If you've ever wanted to fly with the birds and swim with the fishes, get the inside knowledge on great London landmarks or just enjoy going to the movies, then this is the issue for you. And we also say happy birthday to the great mathematician Leonard Euler.

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