plus.maths.org

News from the world of Maths

News from the world of maths: Gresham College: New Gresham Professor of Geometry

May 12, 2008

News from the world of maths:

May 6, 2008

Impractical maths

May 5, 2008

Abstract ideas better than real-world examples for maths learning

News from the world of maths:

May 1, 2008

Like sand through the hour glass

May 1, 2008

Using sand to create new mathematical models

News from the world of maths: We're still safe

April 30, 2008

News from the world of maths: Life is good for only two things, both mathematical

April 30, 2008

News from the world of maths: Got what it takes?

April 30, 2008

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.

Stuff happens: Listening to the Universe

Gravitational waves have opened a new window on the Universe. Find out what they are, how they were detected, and what they promise to reveal.
How not to buckle under pressure

Ahmer Wadee explains how to keep tall structures from buckling under their own weight.
Charles Trevelyan: The geometry of design

Furniture designer Charles Trevelyan talks about the importance of maths in designing structures that are not only beautiful but also strong.
1012 and other such numbers

If you like playing with numbers, then this one's for you!
Stuff Happens: Ordering history in computer science

Our digital lives rely on distributed computer systems, such as the internet, but understanding the order of events in such systems is not always straightforward.

Tweets by @plusmathsorg