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          Quantum computers get real

          Why it's hard to build quantum computers and what can be done about it.
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          Remarkable reversible numbers

          Some neat number tricks using numbers read backwards.

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          Maths in a minute: Easy 11

          Eleven makes multiplication easy.
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          Trisecting the angle with a straightedge

          The impossible becomes possible when you move into the third dimension.
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          Maths in a minute: Trisecting the angle

          A quick look at an ancient problem.
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          Want less traffic? Build fewer roads!

          A mathematical "paradox" explains why more roads don't necessarily mean fewer traffic jams.
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          Maths in a minute: Tiling troubles

          Why there are only three regular polygons you can tile a wall with.
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          Communication and ball packing

          What does packing balls in higher dimensions have to do with getting your message across?
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          The LHC and the dark matter mystery

          What is dark matter and how can the LHC find it?
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          Police and thieves

          Using maths to simulate the behaviour of criminals.
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          Crimes and earthquakes

          How the maths that is used to predict earthquakes can help fight gang crime.

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