applied mathematics

One of the greatest threats to whales is being struck by ships. Find out how Pythagoras' theorem can help avoid this.

Straddling the boundary between pure and applied mathematics.

Find out how complex numbers help to keep the lights on.

In this video mathematician Chris Budd explains why complex numbers are essential in keeping the lights on.

Find out how maths helps to feed the world.

There's actually quite a lot of maths in beer. Here are three beer-related maths stories.