Articles

Quantum computers get real

Why it's hard to build quantum computers and what can be done about it.

Remarkable reversible numbers

Some neat number tricks using numbers read backwards.

Maths in a minute: Easy 11

Eleven makes multiplication easy.

Trisecting the angle with a straightedge

The impossible becomes possible when you move into the third dimension.

Maths in a minute: Trisecting the angle

A quick look at an ancient problem.

Want less traffic? Build fewer roads!

A mathematical "paradox" explains why more roads don't necessarily mean fewer traffic jams.

Maths in a minute: Tiling troubles

Why there are only three regular polygons you can tile a wall with.

Communication and ball packing

What does packing balls in higher dimensions have to do with getting your message across?

The LHC and the dark matter mystery

What is dark matter and how can the LHC find it?

Police and thieves

Using maths to simulate the behaviour of criminals.

Crimes and earthquakes

How the maths that is used to predict earthquakes can help fight gang crime.