Are you curious about maths and the world?
Here on Plus you can stay connected with mathematics, refresh your knowledge, and keep up to date with current research!
We welcome everyone into the world of mathematics, enabling curious non-experts to engage with maths concepts that arise in everyday life and raise awareness and appreciation of mathematics. We publish content on any aspect of mathematics — covering topics as diverse as art, medicine, cosmology and sport — and working in direct collaboration with mathematicians themselves.
We hope you enjoy discovering these mathematical stories!
Maths in a minute
Want some maths and want it fast? Our Maths in a minute library explains key concepts in as few words as possible. From pure maths to the latest applications, dive in and expand your horizon!
Here are some favourites, but feel free to explore all of our Maths in a Minute library.
Maths in a minute: The square root of 2 is irrational
Behold one of the most beautiful proofs in mathematics.
Maths in a minute: Euclid's axioms
Learn about the foundations of geometry.
Maths in a minute: Mathematical models
Meet the most potent tools of maths and science.
Maths in a minute: Machine learning and neural networks
Find out what drives artificial intelligence.
See more from our Maths in a Minute library
Read our articles
Would you like to delve a little deeper into mathematics? Then browse the entire archive of articles produced by or with mathematicians. From pure mathematics to the latest applications, there's something for everyone.
Here are some all-time favourites, but feel free to explore all our articles.
Myths of maths: The golden ratio
This famous number is a mathematical marvel, but is it really the epitome of beauty?
Euler's polyhedron formula
Explore a marvellously simple formula that describes a wide range of geometric shapes.
Artificial intelligence and deep learning: Your questions answered
From one sentence explainers to in-depth explorations, our FAQ guides you through the world of AI.
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Meet the researchers
Who are the people who make the maths? And what does it feel like being one of them? Hear from mathematicians themselves as they talk about their work in our Maths on the Move podcast.
Living Proof: Building digital hearts
A digital heart might sound like science fiction, but these personalised mathematical descriptions of patients' hearts are already being put to the test.
Living Proof: Céline Broeckaert and Frank Verstraete
In this episode of Living Proof we talk to a playwright and a physicist about a book they have written together on the marvellous but tricky theory of quantum mechanics!
Adventures in Model Land
Would you like to play a game? Have an adventure? Join us on an adventure in Model Land!
Get puzzling!
We have a large collection of mathematical puzzles to sink your brain into. Here are three favourites. See the entire collection.
How big is the bird?
A conundrum for your geometric intuition.
Sharing cakes
An ancient puzzle shows that sharing profits fairly isn't always easy.
Weighing balls
This puzzle has apparently been used in job interviews. Would you get the job?