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Constant worriesWhat makes a number a constant of nature?
Dreaming the dreamWhy cosmologists worry about isolated brains that randomly fluctuate into existence.
Maths in a minute: Why do mathematicians play games?Why game theory is a serious business.
Why does cosmology need philosophy?George Ellis explains why the study of the cosmos poses some very deep questions.
Phillip Griffiths: Beauty, truth and being practical The winner of the 2014 Chern medal tells us about beauty in maths, the twists and turns of mathematical history, and his work for the maths community.
The maths of magic squaresHave you ever wondered how to create a magic square? Charles Kelly shows us how to create a magic square of any size, and even of any dimension!
Why does cosmology need philosophy?In this podcast George Ellis explains why the study of the cosmos poses some deep philosophical questions.
Making a right angle the Maya wayThe Mayan civilisation brought forth many great things — including this clever way of making a right angle.
Too big to write but not too big for GrahamMeet the number that's bigger than the observable Universe!
Meet the next generationIf you're going to excel in maths it helps to start early — and that's what Peter Scholze certainly did.
The importance of a mathematical communityIngrid Daubechies, President of the International Mathematical Union, about the importance of community in mathematics.
Numbers, toys and music: A conversation with Manjul BhargavaThe Fields medallist reveals the beauty of numbers, how he drew inspiration from Sanskrit maths and a Rubik's cube, and how his maths fits with his tabla playing.