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Maths in a minute: Peano arithmeticHow would you explain the natural numbers to an alien devoid of a number instinct? You could try Peano arithmetic...
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More than maths: Understanding infectious diseases in care homesSome diseases spread far more quickly in care homes and other settings with vulnerable people. How can maths help? And what help does maths need?
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Playing billiards on strange tablesWeird and wonderful things can happen when you set a ball in motion on a billiard table — and the theory of mathematical billiards has recently seen a breakthrough.
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Learning from COVID: How good was the UK's vaccination strategy?Was vaccinating vulnerable people first a good choice? Hindsight allows us to assess this question.
Caffarelli
The Abel Prize 2023: Luis A. CaffarelliThis year's Abel Prize goes to Luis A. Caffarelli for a body of work on the maths of change.
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The gambler's ruinA game you're almost certain to lose...
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Celebrating Pi Day with the stars of our podcast!Celebrate Pi Day with the stars of our podcast, Maths on the move!
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The STEM for BRITAIN awards 2023Maths meets politics as early career mathematicians present their work at the Houses of Parliament.
women
Happy International women's day 2023!Celebrate this year's International Women's Day with some of the articles and podcasts we have produced with women mathematicians over the last year!
chocolate
Proof by chocolateHow to sum an infinite series using chocolate.
Daniel Kaddaj
Mathematical snapshots: Daniel KaddajDaniel tells us about what drew him to maths, about random walks on unusual shapes, and about an exciting summer internship which allowed him to experience life as a maths researcher.
Emma Beniston
Mathematical snapshots: Emma BenistonIn this interview Emma tells us about what drew her to maths, an exciting summer internship which allowed her to experience life as a maths researcher, and what she is planning for the future.