Ingenious maths keeps your credit card details safe when you shop online and underlies the security of the internet. Find out how in this easy introduction.
There's a romantic vision of mathematicians only needing pen and paper for their work. Here's why this is far from the truth when it comes to mathematical modelling, used to solve problems in the real world.
When did humans first start to count? A cave in France may contain the earliest evidence.
Researchers from different fields recently came together to improve our understanding of anti-diffusion, the process behind the distinct bands of Jupiter, that also plays a role in our oceans and in developing plasma fusion reactors.
Combining AI with human knowledge of physics may lead to powerful applications in a range of areas — from weather forecasting to engineering.
Whenever you smell the lovely smell of fresh coffee or drop a tea bag into hot water you're benefiting from diffusion. Find a quick introduction to the concept here.
Find out what a random network is, why random networks are useful, and generate your own with our interactivity!
If you're an artist with an interest in mathematical ideas and patterns then here's a competition for you. Enter by March 31, 2025 to win cash prizes up to £750 !
We experience phase transitions every day, but they are some of the most dramatic events natur presents us with. Here's a quick introduction.
We explore the maths that helps explain this well-known phenomenon, which says that any two people around the world are likely to be connected through a surprisingly short chain of acquaintance links.
Random walks are great for modelling anything that moves, from particles to people. They're also fun, versatile and beautiful!
Julian Sahasrabudhe wins a Whitehead Prize for combining different areas of maths using the power of combinatorics.
