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News from the world of Maths

News from the world of maths:

April 11, 2008

Country road, take me home

April 11, 2008

Road colouring problem solved

News from the world of maths: I would do anything for maths, but I won't do that

April 10, 2008

News from the world of maths: Attacks on the foundations of calculus

April 10, 2008

News from the world of maths: Climate change and composing computers

April 1, 2008

News from the world of maths: Machine learning and clever 8-year olds

March 31, 2008

News from the world of maths:

March 28, 2008

News from the world of maths:

March 28, 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.

The catenary goes to Wembley

Engineer Paul Shepherd explains the famous arch and drops some eggs.
Maths in a minute: Euler's identity

Here's a quick introduction to the beauty queen amongst mathematical formulas.
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.
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.

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