In 2012 the UK government launched a list of the Eight Great technologies of the future. Here's what they are and what role maths has to play in them.
With intelligent machines taking over more and more of our jobs, what does the rise of AI mean for humanity?
The 19th century experienced a geometrical revolution. Find out how the new geometries that were discovered shaped philosophy, science, culture and art.
Here's a quick introduction to the most famous cat in the history of science. We hope it whets your appetite for quantum mechanics!
This article explores how Euclid's ancient geometry interacts with all aspects of human thought and life.
How can an electronic device fed on a diet of 0s and 1s perform complex tasks? We explore the workings of computers using an example.
Claude Shannon's ingenious insight linking physical circuits with Boolean algebra paved the way for modern computing.
Can mathematics predict the inevitable consequences of climate change? And more importantly, can it suggest ways to reduce, or even prevent some of these consequences?
From cancer treatments to counting trees: the maths behind image analysis makes it all possible.
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