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Learning the mathematics of the deep
Explore the maths behind machine learning and deep neural networks with this collection of short introductions and in-depth articles.
The mathematical shapes in your brain
Take a mathematical mystery tour of the marvellous intricacy of the brain!
(Visualisation by Nicolas Antille, EPFL)
The physics of language
Can physics shed new light on understanding language?
Counting rose petals
The beautiful rose curve has an odd pattern to the number of its petals – this student and teacher team explain why...
Welcome to the world of symmetry
Explore the mathematical study of symmetry with this collection of content, which includes short introductions, in-depth articles, a podcast, and some magic!
Amaze your friends! Astound your family!
We reveal some of the maths and magic hidden within a simple pack of cards!
Too big to write but not too big for Graham
Meet the number that's bigger than the observable Universe!
The COVID-19 vaccines: Your questions answered
Are they safe? Are they effective? Will they stop the pandemic? Find out with our FAQ informed by experts.
Myths of maths: The golden ratio
The golden ratio has many amazing properties. But is it really a secret of nature and the epitome of beauty?
Strategic dating: The 37% rule
How many people should you date before settling for a relationship?
Maths in a minute: The prime number theorem
Do you like prime numbers? Then here's a quick look at one of the most important theorems in number theory.
COVID-19 and universities: What do we know?
What will uni be like this year? To find out we first need to understand what happened last year. A recent study has done just that, providing us with vital clues.
Celebrating a new pi record!
A team from the University of Graubünden in Switzerland have announced that they have calculated the decimal digits of the number pi to a record 62.8 trillion places.
Maths in a minute: Machine learning and neural networks
Machine learning makes many daily activities possible, but how does it work?
On the mathematical frontline: Mike Tildesley
What do you actually do when you are modelling the COVID-19 pandemic? Find out with epidemiologist Mike Tildesley in our new podcast series.
Maths in a Minute: Simplices – the atoms of topology
If you love triangles as much as we do, we have great news – you can have them in any dimension you want!
Complex square roots
How to take the square root of a complex number — and discover a beautiful new surface in the process.
A breath of fresh air
Could COVID-19 change our expectations for clear air indoors?