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Perfectly odd
Nobody has ever found an odd perfect number. So do they exist at all and, if yes, what do they look like?
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A strange definition of perfect
Perfect numbers have foxed mathematicians for over 2000 years. Here's a quick look at the long struggle to find them.
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Why are sunsets red?
The answer comes from the physics of waves.
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Metallic numbers: Beyond the golden ratio
You've heard of the golden ratio but have you heard of the silver ratio? And all its other cousins called the metallic numbers? Read this article to meet the family!
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Metallic numbers: Fibonacci and more
From Fibonacci to spirals: explore the mathematical wonders of metallic numbers.
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Less is more: The quest for minimal surfaces
For over 250 years minimal surfaces have been playing hide and seek with mathematicians. But what are they and why are they interesting?
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Celebrating black mathematicians
Cambridge joins Black History Month celebrations with an event showcasing the contributions of black mathematicians.
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Elections: Could they be fairer?
With a bit of maths, yes!
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Elections: Three common methods
Are these methods fair?
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Elections: Can they be fair?
Unfortunately the answer is no, not perfectly. Find out more here.
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The power of ants
Find out how these humble animals have inspired computer algorithms to solve complex real-world problems.
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Our changing picture of gravity
To celebrate the recent centenary of the first major test of Einstein's general theory of relativity, we look back over how our picture of gravity has changed.