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Mathematicians quest for the perfect poppyseed bagel!

Has mathematics become an experimental science?

Umbrella or no umbrella? New advances in weather forecasting will help us dodge hurricanes and protect against floods.

Statisticians welcome a call to make official statistics independent - but can it really be done in one hour?

Can maths help save lives by making more accurate predictions of future volcanic eruptions?

Crack codes, solve a mystery and even win prizes in the University of Southampton's National Cipher Challenge.

Has the precious cargo of the crashed Genesis mission survived to tell us about the origins of our solar system?

Visit the front-line of science at the BA Festival of Science and hear about the million dollar world of mathematical proof

A mathematical understanding of what makes our hearts beat could save lives.

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Digital weight loss for Shrek and his virtual 3D buddies!

For the first time, scientists solve the equations to understand how flash rips are formed.

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.

The force awakens: Quantum collisions

Could there be a fifth force of nature hitherto unknown to science? Find out with physicist Ben Allanach in this episode of Maths on the move.
The Abel Prize 2024: Michel Talagrand

The Abel Prize 2024 has been awarded to Michel Talagrand for ground breaking contributions to probability theory and functional analysis.
Take a minute to celebrate pi day!

Celebrate pi day with some of our favourite ideas from the mathematical sciences!
Maths in a minute: Polynomials

Creep up on polynomials with this quick introduction.
It's all connected – climate change and the spread of diseases

We know climate change can impact our lives through weather events and food security, but it can also impact on the spread of diseases. We talk to Helena Stage from the University of Bristol to find out more.