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Did a philosopher kill WALL-E?

July 28, 2008

Star-crossed lovers

News from the world of maths: Who is your favourite fictional mathematician?

July 18, 2008

News from the world of maths: Bicycles in London modelling contest run and won

July 17, 2008

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July 16, 2008

July 16, 2008

Solving two unrelated problems at once

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July 3, 2008

News from the world of maths: Global war death toll should be tripled

July 3, 2008

Will you be my friend?

July 3, 2008

Have you got as many friends as you think?

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.

Conform to the norm

Why do most of us stick to social rules? Game theory offers an explanation.
Introducing Florence Nightingale

A brief introduction to the famous nurse and statistician.
The beauty of maths is in the brain of the beholder

Is maths beautiful? New research into the workings of our brains suggests that it is.
Maths in a minute: Cellular automata

Mindless games can produce surprising results.
Maths in a minute: Polar coordinates

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!

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