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Cosmic soundTaking apart the CMB picture using the maths of sound.
If our Universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into?Since he Universe is all there is, there's nothing for it to expand into. So what does "expansion" mean?
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.
Stephen Hawking: Memories of a colleagueCambridge mathematicians and physicists remember their most famous colleague with fondness.
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?
Abel Prize 2018: the power of asking good questionsRobert Langlands wins for his "visionary program".
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.
Maths in a minute: The brazil nut effectWhy your muesli shakes down in unexpected ways.