List by Author: John Billingham

Bluffing and exploitation: An introduction to poker maths

Is poker a game of psychology and cunning rather than strategy? We investigate the maths of bluffing.

Kissing the frog: A mathematician's guide to mating

What's your strategy for love? Hold out for The One, or try and avoid the bad ones? How long should you wait before cutting your losses and settling down with whoever comes along next? John Billingham investigates and saves the national grid in the process.

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.

A game that stymies AI

Here's a simple game at which a human can out-fox even the cleverest algorithm.
Happy birthday Isaac Newton Institute!

The INI is celebrating its 30th birthday. What is it and what is it do for maths and mathematicians?
2022 International Congress of Mathematicians

Here's our coverage from the International Congress of Mathematicians 2022, including the Fields Medals and other prizes.
The inequalities of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the differences between us. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for this and future pandemics.
Shining a light on COVID modelling

There have been accusations that the modelling projecting the course of the pandemic was too pessimistic. Are they justified?

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