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Leslie Lamport explains how an understanding of special relativity helped him realise how to order events in computer science, and enabled the development of distributed computing.

My view of the events taking place on my computer is very different to how a computer scientist, a engineer or a physicist would view what is happening inside the box. Leslie Lamport explains how the definition of an event distinguishes between these areas of research.

Our digital lives rely on distributed computer systems, such as the network of banks that allow us to deposit cash in one place and withdraw it in another. But understanding the order of events in such systems is not always straightforward.

What shape of cone maximises the ice cream to wafer ratio?

Hold onto your logic hats! In this article we're going to explore one of the most amazing formulas in maths!

The probability distribution that measures success and failure.

The practice of overbooking has made uncomfortable headlines lately. But how do airlines decide how many tickets to sell for a flight? Here's the maths.

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!

Whether you're aware of it or not, the language you use to express yourself follows strict mathematical principles.

Is maths beautiful? New research into the workings of our brains suggests that it is.

Mindless games can produce surprising results.

A brief introduction to the famous nurse and statistician.