Maths in a minute
Change is the only constant in our lives — which is why differential equations are so useful.
The origin story of this famous sequences stars some cute, fluffy bunnies.
We look at a crafty mathematical device which, among other things, has helped people understand what causes cholera.
How should people arrange themselves for maximal socialising at a safe distance?
Explore a mystery that intrigued Stephen Hawking until the end of his life.
Nothing, not even light, can escape from a black hole. Or can it? Find out about one of Stephen Hawking's most radical results.
Would you like to get away from Earth? Here's how fast you would need to go.
How does the voting system for the European Parliament elections work?
In time for pancake day here's a problem about flipping pancakes. It turns out to be surprisingly hard.
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Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.
We talk to world-leading climate scientists Tim Palmer about climate and weather, the science of uncertainty, and why there needs to be a CERN for climate change.
Count down to Christmas with maths!
Where do the magnetic fields of planets and stars come from?
In this podcast Paul Shepherd tells us about the maths of football stadiums and why his work required him to listen to Belgian techno.
Amidst all the controversy of the FIFA World Cup 2022 there is also some football to be played. And where there's football, there's maths...