Cosmic peaksSome of the Universe's most important secrets are hidden in the shape of a beautiful undulating curve: the power spectrum of the cosmic microwave spectrum. This article explains how.
The cosmic soupTo understand the why the cosmic microwave background tells us so much about the Universe, you first need to understand what created it: sound waves travelling through the early Universe.
The cosmic afterglowThe cosmic microwave background is the earliest light we can see in the Universe. So important is this baby picture of the Universe, it's been involved in two Nobel Prizes. Why?
Crystal clearFrom communication technology to LCD displays: crystals are a hugely important part of modern life. Find out more about them with this article.
Getting electrical How do you make a stealth aircraft that's invisible to radar? An area of maths called random matrix theory holds the answer.
Invisibility cloaksFully functioning invisibility cloaks are closer to becoming a reality than you might think. Here's a quick look at the maths and science involved in producing them.
Let's rockRock and its use for tools and buildings has shaped human civilisation. Here's an introduction to the maths of rocks.
Making penalties fairerIs the proposed ABBA rule for penalty shootouts really fairer than the existing rule? Maths shows that it is, and also suggests another, more subtle rule.
Maths in a minute: Compound interest and eCompound interest is the curse of debt and the blessing of saving. Find out how it works and what it has to do with one of the most important numbers in mathematics.
