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Terror networks

July 29, 2008

Modelling terrorist activity

News from the world of maths: London science blogging conference

July 28, 2008

News from the world of maths:

July 28, 2008

Did a philosopher kill WALL-E?

July 28, 2008

Star-crossed lovers

News from the world of maths: Who is your favourite fictional mathematician?

July 18, 2008

News from the world of maths: Bicycles in London modelling contest run and won

July 17, 2008

News from the world of maths:

July 16, 2008

July 16, 2008

Solving two unrelated problems at once

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.

Conform to the norm

Why do most of us stick to social rules? Game theory offers an explanation.
Maths in a minute: Polar coordinates

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!
Tennis teasers

Fill those gaps between matches, and the tennis vacuum that will ensue after Wimbledon, with some tennis maths!
Overbooking: How to avoid plane rage

The practice of overbooking has made uncomfortable headlines lately. But how do airlines decide how many tickets to sell for a flight? Here's the maths.
Remembering Maryam Mirzakhani

The brilliant mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani has died, aged just 40.

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