The problem with combining R ratios
We explore why you need to be extremely careful when combining the reproduction ratios of a disease in different settings, such as hospitals and the community.
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Maths in a minute: Differential equations
Change is the only constant in our lives — which is why differential equations are so useful. -
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How to resolve the Premier League
As football leagues around the world have been suspended due to COVID-19, how should the final rankings of teams be decided? Here is a suggestion. -
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Maths in a minute: the Fibonacci sequence
The origin story of this famous sequences stars some cute, fluffy bunnies. -
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John Conway: Life, the Universe, everything and mathematics
We were very sad to hear of John Conway's death on April 11, 2020. He's been a hero of ours for a long time, as he was to many mathematically curious people.
offRead more about...front page order0front page textWe reflect on John Conway, the thoughts he shared with us over two interviews, and the experience of meeting him as a person and a mathematician.
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Maths in a minute: Entropy
Is it about energy? Is it about disorder? Or is it about information? It's all three! -
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Maths in a minute: "R nought" and herd immunity
What is herd immunity and what does it have to do with a number called R0? -
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A call to action on COVID-19
An urgent call has gone out to the scientific modelling community to help fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The call is coordinated by the Royal Society and led by a small group of academics including two Cambridge mathematicians, Michael Cates, the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, and Julia Gog, Professor of Mathematical Biology.
offRead more about...front page order0front page textAn urgent call has gone out to the scientific modelling community to help fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Maths in a minute: Voronoi diagrams
We look at a crafty mathematical device which, among other things, has helped people understand what causes cholera. -
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How can maths fight a pandemic?
How do mathematical models of COVID-19 work and should we believe them? We talk to an epidemiologist, who has been working flat out to inform the government, to find out more. -
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Maths in a minute: Social distancing
How should people arrange themselves for maximal socialising at a safe distance? -
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Myths of maths: The Monty Hall problem
This puzzle is famous because the accepted answer is counter-intuitive. But is it always correct?