Learning the mathematics of the deepExplore the maths behind machine learning and deep neural networks with this collection of short introductions and in-depth articles.
Happy birthday Quicksort!Next month sees the 60th birthday of a famous algorithm called Quicksort. We explore its origin, its workings, and some other work of its inventor Tony Hoare.
The physics of languageCan physics shed new light on understanding language? Sanjaye Ramgoolam tells us about his exciting new approach that brings together theoretical physics, mathematics and computer science.
Welcome to the world of symmetryExplore the mathematical study of symmetry with this collection of content, which includes short introductions, in-depth articles, a podcast, and some magic!
Myths of mathsWe debunk some common mathematical misconceptions.
Happy birthday, George Boole!Modern computers wouldn't be possible without George Boole, who died before light bulbs even came on the market. We celebrate his 200th birthday with a look at the man and his work.
What is information?These articles introduce some of the question posed by the concept of information and its role in different areas of science and philosophy.
Science fiction, science fact: reports from the frontiers of physicsWhat is time? What is space? Are there parallel universes? Join Plus and FQXi on a journey exploring these and many more questions on the frontiers of physics. What do you think is science fiction and what do you think we close to proving are science facts? Find out more about scientific developments in these areas, ask your own questions and debate the answers!
Latest news from the ICM 2010Journey to the frontiers of maths with Plus as we cover the International Congress of Mathematics in Hyderabad, India
Teacher package: ProofsThe notion of proof lies at the very heart of maths: it's when it comes to proving things that mathematicians let lose their genius and creativity, and in the process often discover unexpected surprises or deep philosophical issues. But proofs can also be daunting. So to help you and your students along, we've brought together a range of Plus articles on proofs.
