List by Author: Marianne Freiberger

Why quantum mechanics?Why did physicists at the beginning of the 20th century feel they needed a new — and strange — theory?
Snakes and addersHow can an electronic device fed on a diet of 0s and 1s perform complex tasks? We explore the workings of computers using an example.
Stop taking the pWhy a time-honoured statistical tool is becoming problematic.
Packing balls in higher dimensionsHow to optimally fill a box with eight-dimensional oranges.
Andrew Wiles wins Abel Prize!One of the greatest honours in maths has been awarded for the proof of Fermat's last theorem.
Chaos from orderHow simples rules can result in very complex outcomes.
Order behind chaosWe all know what symmetry is. But why does it play such a central role in modern physics?
Symmetry making and symmetry breakingA closer look at the power of symmetry in physics.
Laws and disorderCan simple equations really describe the complex world we live in?
Maxwell's equations and the secrets of nature Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Maxwell's equations we talk to physicist John Ellis about what they mean for modern technology and our understanding of the Universe.
Analysing Ada Ada Lovelace, born 200 years ago this month, is hailed the world's first computer programmer. What exactly was her contribution to computer science?
Analysing Ada, continuedWe continue our look at Ada Lovelace's contribution to computer science.