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.

Maths in a minute: Trisecting the angle

A quick look at an ancient problem.

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Maths in a minute: Tiling troubles

Why there are only three regular polygons you can tile a wall with.

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Maths in a minute: Pretend primes

Fermat's little theorem and fake primes.

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Maths in a minute: The Navier-Stokes equations

The mathematical problem with turbulence.

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Maths in a minute: Local connectivity

How crinkly is crinkly?

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Maths in a minute: Modular arithmetic

Count around the clock.

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