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Maths in a minute: Non-linearity
Non-linear relationships are tricky relationships. Find out why here.
Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words. From symmetry to Euclid's axioms, and from binary numbers to the prosecutor's fallacy, learn some maths without too much effort.
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Maths in a minute: Homotopy
The concept of homotopy is a great example of how the language of maths can make intuition precise.
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Maths in a minute: Peano arithmetic
How would you explain the natural numbers to an alien devoid of a number instinct? You could try Peano arithmetic...
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Maths in a minute: Thermodynamics
Tea gone cold? Don't worry, you can cheer yourself up with the theory of thermodynamics.
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Maths in a minute: Numerical weather prediction
How does your phone know what the weather's going to be like?
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Maths in a minute: Correlation versus causation
Wet cats don't cause umbrellas and umbrellas don't cause wet cats.
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Maths in a minute: Percentage error
How good is your estimate?
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Maths in a minute: Dispersion
If you've ever marvelled at a rainbow, you have witnessed dispersion in action!
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Maths in a minute: Combinatorics
Whether you want to understand viruses, win at lotto or solve a rubik's cube – you'll need some help from combinatorics.
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Maths in a minute: Utility theory
A hundred pounds is a lot more to someone who's poor than to a millionaire. But how do you measure such differences? Utility theory has the answer.
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Maths in five minutes: Calculus
Curious about calculus? This accessible introduction is for you!
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Maths in a minute: Limits
Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.