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Fun with fuses

What it takes to win Wimbledon

Russian roulette

The coloured hat exam Three students have been put in detention by their evil maths teacher, Mr Chalk.

Do five suffice?

Puzzle page: Do five suffice? This is a hint

Tiling troubles

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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: Cellular automata

Mindless games can produce surprising results.
Introducing Florence Nightingale

A brief introduction to the famous nurse and statistician.
Spotting lizards

Are pretty lizard patterns the result of a living cellular automaton?
Maths in a minute: Polar coordinates

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!
Citizen science: The statistics of language

Whether you're aware of it or not, the language you use to express yourself follows strict mathematical principles.

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