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News from the world of Maths

Shaped by the wind

May 1, 2002

Hardboiled detectives

May 1, 2002

May 1, 2002

Reflecting on extinction

May 1, 2002

Charity begins @home

May 1, 2002

Reducing radiotherapy roulette

December 1, 2001

Woman joins Adams family

December 1, 2001

Of prime importance

December 1, 2001

Maths in a minute

Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.

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.
Maths in a minute: The axioms of probability theory

Take a quick trip to the foundations of probability theory.
The mathematics of your next family reunion

The festive season can only mean one thing... getting together with the family! You might not be able to choose your family, but at least now you'll know exactly what you share in common!
Careful with your Christmas b(a)ubbles

Modelling shows that your choice of how many households you bubble with this Christmas can make a real difference to the spread COVID-19.
Some lovely proofs by picture

Don't like trigonometry? Don't worry, here are three beautiful proofs of a well-known result that make do without it.

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