polar coordinates

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!

Maths in a minute

Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.

The PEMDAS Paradox

It looks trivial but it keeps going viral. What answer do you get when
you calculate 6÷ 2(1+2)? David Linkletter explains the source of the confusion.
Helping men with early prostate cancer

A new online tool developed with the help of statisticians enables patients to make informed treatment choices.
No maths for Europe

How should the seats in the European Parliament be allocated?
The Abel Prize 2019

Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck has been awarded the Abel Prize 2019!
Inverse problems save the day

Inverse problems are mathematical detective problems. They can help solve crimes, are used in medical imaging, and much more.