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What is a square?

If a shape has equal sides with 90 degree angles between them then it's a square, right? Well, not quite...
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Mathematical snapshots: Tamara Grossmann

PhD student Tamara Grossmann tells us about her work on image analysis.
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Can AI help with breast cancer screening?

There are several ways in which it can and studies suggest they could be safe and effective.
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Maths in a minute: Deep learning

Take a dive into deep learning - a spectacularly successful development in artificial intelligence!
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New artificial intelligence tool for diagnosing Alzheimer's

A new machine learning framework provides doctors with a reliable tool to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease early.
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Tracing mpox

What do we know about mpox, what do we not know, and what efforts are going into modelling it?
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Helsinki 2022: an ICM like no other

Despite all the challenges it faced, the international mathematics community has come together to create an ICM in 2022 like no other.
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The mathematical forces that fought COVID-19

The COVID-19 emergency resulted in some amazing mathematical collaborations.
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A game that stymies AI

Here's a simple game at which a human can out-fox even the cleverest algorithm.
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Happy birthday Isaac Newton Institute!

The INI is celebrating its 30th birthday. What is it and what is it do for maths and mathematicians?
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A short introduction to the work of Mark Braverman

Mark Braverman has won the Abacus Medal for a mathematical approach to solving problems while sharing as little information as possible.
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A short introduction to the work of Hugo Duminil-Copin

Fields Medallist Duminil-Copin's work in statistical physics brings together his two loves – maths and physics.