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News from the world of Maths

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.

Maths in a minute: Polar coordinates

Polar coordinates are great for circles and spirals!
Maths in a minute: Cellular automata

Mindless games can produce surprising results.
Introducing Florence Nightingale

A brief introduction to the famous nurse and statistician.
Conform to the norm

Why do most of us stick to social rules? Game theory offers an explanation.
LIGO detects a new gravitational wave

The newly observed ripple in spacetime will help us unlock some of the secrets of the Universe.

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