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The maths of COVID-19
Maths plays an essential role in fighting COVID-19, which is why the pandemic has featured a lot on Plus. Here is all our coverage at a glance.
How can maths fight a pandemic?
How do mathematical models of Covid-19 work and should we believe them? We talk to an epidemiologist, who has been working flat out to inform the government, to find out more.
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.
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?
Election special
Was the Brexit result fair? Will the general election be fair? Can any election ever be fair? Find out more about the maths of democracy with these articles.
Maths: The next generation
What do young researchers in maths and computer science work on? We find out at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2019. From crime scene investigation to theoretical investigations of computer algorithms, the range is wide.
Our changing picture of gravity
We look back over how our picture of gravity has changed Image courtesy NASA.
The power of ants
Find out how these humble animals have inspired computer algorithms to solve complex real-world problems.
Synchronised swimming
How do green algae manage a perfect breaststroke even though they haven't got a brain? The maths of synchronisation explains and even sheds light on evolution.
Our theory of very nearly everything: the particles
What is everything made of?
Maths in a minute: "R nought" and herd immunity
What is herd immunity and what does it have to do with a number called R0?
A tour through maths and music
Explore the links between mathematics and music at the La La Lab exhibition
The problem with combining R ratios
We explore why you need to be extremely careful when combining the reproduction ratios of a disease in different settings, such as hospitals and the community.
Artificial intelligence takes on COVID-19
Mathematicians are helping to develop an AI tool to help with diagnosing COVID-19 and making prognoses for infected patients.
John Conway: Life, the Universe, everything and mathematics
We reflect on John Conway, the thoughts he shared with us over two interviews, and the experience of meeting him as a person and a mathematician.
The virus
In this podcast we explore the famous curve, talk about how to communicate science in a crisis, and explain the maths of herd immunity in one minute.
Social distancing: How close is safe?
How far can virus-carrying droplets fly in different environments — from buses to supermarkets? Maths can provide some answers.
Finding a way out of lockdown
Mathematical models can help the nation return to (some sort of) normality.