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News from the world of Maths

News from the world of maths: How to dodge a very big bullet

April 23, 2009

How to dodge a very big bullet

April 23, 2009

Adding weight helps Earth dodge killer asteroids

News from the world of maths: A G

April 22, 2009

News from the world of maths: The Plus podcast: What happened before the Big Bang?

April 8, 2009

News from the world of maths: Maths in the movies and more

April 3, 2009

News from the world of maths: The Plus new writers award has now closed

April 1, 2009

News from the world of maths: What would you like to know about your Universe

March 30, 2009

News from the world of maths: What happened before the Big Bang?

March 30, 2009

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.

Myths of maths: The golden ratio

The golden ratio has many amazing properties. But is it really a secret of nature and the epitome of beauty?
Social distancing: How close is safe?

How far can virus-carrying droplets fly in different environments — from buses to supermarkets? Maths can provide some answers.
Myths of maths: The four colour theorem

It's one of mathematics' most famous results: every "map" can be coloured using at most four colours. What it doesn't usually apply to, however, are real maps.
How can maths fight a pandemic?

How do mathematical models of COVID-19 work and should we believe them? We talk to an epidemiologist, who has been working flat out to inform the government, to find out more.
Maths in a minute: Social distancing

How should people arrange themselves for maximal socialising at a safe distance?

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