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Trying to work out the real time incidence of a disease in the middle of pandemic has never been done before, but the team behind the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey have developed a way to do just that.

Using quantum mechanics to edit the pastAre you fascinated by the double slit experiment? Then hold on to your hat for Wheeler's delayed choice experiment.

The hardest logic puzzle everTry your brain at this tricky, but lovely, riddle.

Vaccination: Where do we stand and where are we going?Where have the COVID-19 vaccines got us so far and where we are likely to be when the rollout is complete?

How long a line can a pencil draw? A quick example of the art of rough and ready calculations.

Avi Wigderson: "It's good to have hard problems"You are faced with a difficult problem, it is not easily solved. How do you feel? Well, if you are Avi Wigderson, one of the winners of the 2021 Abel Prize, you are very happy!

Triangular number patternsThere are triangular numbers hiding all over the standard multiplication table! Find out how to discover them in this article!

Testing testing in schoolsWhat's the safest way to reopen schools? And can testing make things better?

New perspectives in symmetry What is group theory and why is it such an exciting area of maths? Two experts explain.

R's not all you needWhen it comes to loosening COVID restrictions all eyes are usually on R — but it's also important to take account of prevalence.

Joining forces to fight COVID-19Plus is proud to join forces with leading epidemiologists from the JUNIPER consortium.

Maths in a minute: Cyclic groupsWhen things go round and round, a cyclic group may be just what you need!