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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.

1012 and other such numbers

If you like playing with numbers, then this one's for you!
Charles Trevelyan: The geometry of design

Furniture designer Charles Trevelyan talks about the importance of maths in designing structures that are not only beautiful but also strong.
The catenary goes to Wembley

Engineer Paul Shepherd explains the famous arch and drops some eggs.
Maths in a minute: Euler's identity

Here's a quick introduction to the beauty queen amongst mathematical formulas.
Bach and the musical torus

In a previous article we found a Möbius strip in Bach's music. This time it's a doughnut shape.