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News from the world of maths: Born from broken symmetry

October 10, 2008

Born from broken symmetry

October 10, 2008

The 2008 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded.

News from the world of maths: Is maths to blame?

October 7, 2008

Is maths to blame?

October 6, 2008

Who is to blame for the current financial crisis?

News from the world of maths: Mathematical moments - Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

September 30, 2008

News from the world of maths: LHC intermission

September 30, 2008

News from the world of maths: Higher dimensions on DVD

September 30, 2008

News from the world of maths: Maths on telly and radio

September 29, 2008

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.

Maths in a minute: The axioms of probability theory

Take a quick trip to the foundations of probability theory.
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.
Compound infections

Why does the number e appear in models of exponential growth?
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.
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!

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