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Can a mathematical model of zombies' movements allow the human race to survive impending doom? |
Two mathematicians' visit to the desert sheds new light on avalanches. |
Observers are, of course, vital in physics: we test our theories by comparing them to our observations. But in cosmology, as Jim Hartle explains, we could be one of many possible observers in the Universe and knowing which one we are is vital in testing our theories. |
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What is 1-1+1-1+1-1+...? How infinite sums challenge our notion of arithmetic. |
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How to write down unimaginably large numbers using just a few symbols. |
Why maths is an important tool in the fight against Ebola. |
Given there's a finite number of notes on a scale, can we still find a brand new melody? Perhaps they've all been written already! |
The Mayan civilisation brought forth many great things — including this clever way of making a right angle. |
