List by Author: Chris Budd

Invisibility cloaksFully functioning invisibility cloaks are closer to becoming a reality than you might think. Here's a quick look at the maths and science involved in producing them.
Let's rockRock and its use for tools and buildings has shaped human civilisation. Here's an introduction to the maths of rocks.
Maths in a minute: The brazil nut effectWhy your muesli shakes down in unexpected ways.
Energetic mathsProducing electricity securely, safely, reliably and cheaply has many challenges. Chris Budd explains that the answer to many of these issues is maths.
How much maths can you eat?Find out how maths helps to feed the world.
Where's the maths in beer?There's actually quite a lot of maths in beer. Here are three beer-related maths stories.
Maths in a minute: Fourier series How the heat equation inspired the maths that powers the entertainment industry.
Maths in a minute: Maths and navigationHow the need to locate your location at sea led to some interesting mathematics.
Maths in a minute: Maths and communicationA quick look at the role of mathematics in communication — from making and breaking codes to making sure messages arrive intact.
Climate change: Does it all add up?An insightful look at the climate models that predict our future.
Climate modelling made easyMake your own climate prediction with this simple, but powerful, model!
Big DataEverybody's talking about Big Data. But what exactly do they mean?