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Vaccination: Where do we stand and where are we going?

Where have the COVID-19 vaccines got us so far and where we are likely to be when the rollout is complete?

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How long a line can a pencil draw?

A quick example of the art of rough and ready calculations.

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László Lovász: Working mathematical miracles

László Lovász has won one half of the Abel Prize 2021 for fundamental contributions to theoretical computer science and discrete maths.

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Avi Wigderson: "It's good to have hard problems"

You are faced with a difficult problem, it is not easily solved. How do you feel? Well, if you are Avi Wigderson, one of the winners of the 2021 Abel Prize, you are very happy!

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Triangular number patterns

There are triangular numbers hiding all over the standard multiplication table! Find out how to discover them in this article!

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Testing testing in schools

What's the safest way to reopen schools? And can testing make things better?

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New perspectives in symmetry

What is group theory and why is it such an exciting area of maths? Two experts explain.

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R's not all you need

When it comes to loosening COVID restrictions all eyes are usually on R — but it's also important to take account of prevalence.

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Joining forces to fight COVID-19

Plus is proud to join forces with leading epidemiologists from the JUNIPER consortium.

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Maths in a minute: Cyclic groups

When things go round and round, a cyclic group may be just what you need!

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Maths in a minute: Representing groups

Groups occur all over mathematics, so it makes sense to find a common language to talk about them all.

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The magic of shuffling

Want to shuffle like a professional magician? Find out how to shuffle perfectly, imperfectly, and the magic behind it.

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Vaccination: Where do we stand and where are we going?

How long a line can a pencil draw?

László Lovász: Working mathematical miracles

Avi Wigderson: "It's good to have hard problems"

Triangular number patterns

Testing testing in schools

New perspectives in symmetry

R's not all you need

Joining forces to fight COVID-19

Maths in a minute: Cyclic groups

Maths in a minute: Representing groups

The magic of shuffling