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. From symmetry to Euclid's axioms, and from binary numbers to the prosecutor's fallacy, learn some maths without too much effort.
We can't let penguin awareness day pass without a look at some penguin maths.
How fast can you tell whether two networks are the same?
How the heat equation inspired the maths that powers the entertainment industry.
How the need to locate your location at sea led to some interesting mathematics.
Here's one of the most elegant proofs in all of maths. Rejoice in its simplicity!
A quick look at the role of mathematics in communication — from making and breaking codes to making sure messages arrive intact.
Why a positive test result doesn't necessarily mean you have the disease.
Here's the ancient proof that there are infinitely many prime numbers.
What would happen if the Sun suddenly exploded? Einstein wondered the same thing, and completely changed our understanding of the Universe.
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Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.
We talk to world-leading climate scientists Tim Palmer about climate and weather, the science of uncertainty, and why there needs to be a CERN for climate change.
Count down to Christmas with maths!
Where do the magnetic fields of planets and stars come from?
In this podcast Paul Shepherd tells us about the maths of football stadiums and why his work required him to listen to Belgian techno.
Amidst all the controversy of the FIFA World Cup 2022 there is also some football to be played. And where there's football, there's maths...