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Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.
Mathematicians help with clearing the massive NHS backlog for heart conditions.
Calculus has long been key to describing the world. Now fractional calculus is providing new ways of describing complex systems.
This year's Abel Prize goes to the "true virtuoso" Dennis Sullivan.
When you let go of the notions of distance, area, and angles, all you are left with is holes.
Whether you are a bird hunting caterpillars or a neuron processing information, the marginal value theorem helps you maximise your bang per buck.
The maths behind the S-curves that allow us to tell if a new variant is on the rise.
How to tell quickly if a new variant is on the rise.
We start the party by delving into the fascinating world of game theory.
Early career researchers have presented their work to politicians at the Houses of Parliament.
Game theory suggests that sharing vaccine doses might give a selfish, as well as moral, advantage.
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Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.
Generating electricity without the use of fossil fuels is not just an engineering and industrial challenge, it is also a huge mathematical challenge.
In this podcast author Coralie Colmez shares insights into her novel The irrational diary of Clara Valentine.
We talk to early career mathematicians who spent some of their summer holiday solving problems posed by industry — such as how to blend a perfect smoothie!
Don't like plant-based meat alternatives, but want to spare animals and the environment? There's hope on the horizon, aided by a good helping of maths.
Inverse problems are mathematical detective problems. They can help solve crimes, are used in medical imaging, and much more.