We all know what symmetry is. But why does it play such a central role in modern physics?

A closer look at the power of symmetry in physics.

Can simple equations really describe the complex world we live in?

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.

Ada Lovelace, born 200 years ago this month, is hailed the world's first computer programmer. What exactly was her contribution to computer science?

We continue our look at Ada Lovelace's contribution to computer science.

A fascinating discovery sheds new light on the work of the Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Why do so many networks exhibit a similar kind of structure? It's because the rich tend to get richer!

A closer look at one of the simplest quantum algorithms.

What will quantum computers be able to do that ordinary computers can't do?

Here's a brief introduction to the possible future of computing.

Using maths to simulate the behaviour of criminals.