Maths in a minute
How the heat equation inspired the maths that powers the entertainment industry.
How the need to locate your location at sea led to some interesting mathematics.
Here's one of the most elegant proofs in all of maths. Rejoice in its simplicity!
A quick look at the role of mathematics in communication — from making and breaking codes to making sure messages arrive intact.
Why a positive test result doesn't necessarily mean you have the disease.
Here's the ancient proof that there are infinitely many prime numbers.
Why a DNA match doesn't necessarily prove your guilt.
What would happen if the Sun suddenly exploded? Einstein wondered the same thing, and completely changed our understanding of the Universe.
We all instinctively recognise symmetry when we see it, but describing it in words is harder than you might think.
Our messy desk is proof of the second law of thermodynamics...
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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.
There have been accusations that the modelling projecting the course of the pandemic was too pessimistic. Are they justified?
We all know what turbulence is, but nobody understands it.
Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.
Mathematicians help with clearing the massive NHS backlog for heart conditions.
In some sense, all of maths should come under the label "logic", and in this collection of articles we try to explain why.