Packages
In these articles and podcast we explore how agency is what distinguishes us humans from intelligent machines, and how machines might be taught to behave more like we do.
A new way of looking at the physical world promises to shed light on some of the problems physics as we know it can't deal with.
Find out how ants have inspired a class of cutting-edge algorithms designed to solve complex real-world problems.
How do green algae manage a perfect breaststroke even though they haven't got a brain? The maths of synchronisation explains and even sheds light on human physiology and evolution.
What do young researchers in maths and computer science work on? We find out at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2019.
Many things in nature seem to be striving for a purpose — the carefully choreographed flocking of birds is an example. Are these birds really smart enough to follow a common goal? Find out with these articles.
If you feel like snuggling up on the sofa with your headphones in, then try our advent calendar filled with some of our favourite Plus podcasts!
The International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) took place in Rio de Janeiro at the beginning of August. Here is all our coverage at a glance.
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Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.
There have been accusations that the modelling projecting the course of the pandemic was too pessimistic. Are they justified?
We all know what turbulence is, but nobody understands it.
Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.
Mathematicians help with clearing the massive NHS backlog for heart conditions.
In some sense, all of maths should come under the label "logic", and in this collection of articles we try to explain why.