List by Author: Rachel Thomas

Chemists John Watling and Allen Thomas talk to Plus about the vital role of maths in presenting criminal evidence.

RIP Claude Shannon

Claude Shannon, who died on February 24, was the founder of Information Theory, which is the basis of modern telecommunications. Rachel Thomas looks at Shannon's life and works.

Mathematical mysteries: Zeno's Paradoxes

The paradoxes of the philosopher Zeno, born approximately 490 BC in southern Italy, have puzzled mathematicians, scientists and philosophers for millennia. Although none of his work survives today, over 40 paradoxes are attributed to him which appeared in a book he wrote as a defense of the philosophies of his teacher Parmenides.

Maths in a minute

Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.

String theory: A promise from physics
Mathematics is an indispensable tool in physics, but can physics solve problem in maths? Find out more in this article.
String theory: Convincing mathematics

Find out how a theory from physics has provided tools for solving long-standing problems in number theory. And in turn how number theory helps solve the mystery of black holes.
The art of maths and the maths of art

In this episode of Maths on the move we discuss the fascinating intersection of mathematics and art.
Makers of patterns: Mathematics and art

We explore some of our favourite content on the intersection of mathematics and art.
Ramanujan: Dream of the possible

In this episode we revisit an interview with Ken Ono about the remarkable Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the most fascinating figures in the history of mathematics.

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