"The 20th century was the interaction of geometry and physics, and the 21st century is the interaction of number theory with physics." Find out why in our conversation with Yang-Hui He from the London Institute of Mathematical Sciences! 

We look at the recent rise in measles cases, why it has led to a national health incident being declared, and what can be done to avert the threat.

Creep up on polynomials with this quick introduction.

How might we go about repairing the Earth's climate? Find out in this episode of our podcast!

The mathematics of tomography has revolutionised modern medicine by allowing us to see inside a person's body and saved countless lives. Now new mathematics is being developed to give us an even better view.

Meet a fascinating thought experiment close to the speed of light.

How would you explain the natural numbers to an alien devoid of a number instinct? You could try Peano arithmetic...

This year's Abel Prize goes to Luis A. Caffarelli for a body of work on the maths of change.

We all know what turbulence is, but nobody understands it.

Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.

We start the party by delving into the fascinating world of game theory.