Happy 2026 Women in Maths Day!
As we celebrate Women in Maths day, check out some of the brilliant women we have worked with over the last year.
As we celebrate Women in Maths day, check out some of the brilliant women we have worked with over the last year.
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Cognitive biases shape how we understand. Being aware of them gives us a better chance of avoiding them.
What does it mean to say there's a 30% chance of rain today?
Does knowing statistics about a whole population tell you how they apply to you?
The way we talk about numbers affects the decisions people make - so think carefully about what you say!
How shocking is it when your risk of getting a particular disease doubles?
A law of nature that was reportedly inspired by an apple falling from a tree.
The Earth's climate is a complex system. To make things easier scientists sometimes imagine a planet entirely covered in water. Watch some beautiful simulations of clouds and rain on the Aquaplanet!
The BSHM school prize is currently open for applications! Students in the UK and Ireland aged 11-19 can win up to £150.
Find out how deep learning can help improve the images produced by MRI, CT and PET scans, making patients more comfortable and cutting NHS waiting lists.
In this extract from Richard Elwes' new book Huge Numbers, he delves into the Mayan numeral system and their understanding of time.