How to write down unimaginably large numbers using just a few symbols.
It might not be as familiar as the circle or parabola, but it's definitely worth getting to know the hyperbola!
We enjoyed Manjul Bhargava's Fields medal lecture so much we wanted to share it with you!
Patterns and structures lie at the heart of mathematics, some even say they are mathematics. But how do they help us do mathematics?
Many materials around us are oxides – such as rocks, window glass and some of the materials used in your computer. These materials may seem hard and rigid, but mathematics reveals a hidden flexibility that can explain many of their properties.
David Sloan calculates how likely it is that our Universe exists. He explains to us how, and why the answer can help shape our theories of physics.