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Maths in a Minute: Category theory
A quick introduction to an abstract concept that's useful in anything from genetics to cosmology.
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Plus Advent Calendar Door #9: Category theory
Look behind today's doo for a quick introduction to an abstract concept that's useful in anything from genetics to cosmology.
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Interview: Maths student
In this issue we talk to maths student Emily Dixon about her university studies, and where maths might take her in the future.
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Career interview: Financial modelling
David Spaughton and Anton Merlushkin work for Credit Suisse First Boston, where they provide traders in the hectic dealing room with software based on complicated mathematical models of the financial markets. PASS Maths interviewed them at their offices in Canary Wharf in London.
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Maths in a minute: Probability distributions
They are incredibly useful, but what exactly are they?
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Einstein as icon
One hundred years ago, in 1905, Albert Einstein changed physics forever with his special theory of relativity. Since then his name — and hair do — have become synonymous with genius. John D Barrow looks at Einstein as a media star.
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The best medicine?
To make hard decisions, you need hard facts. Medical statistics can help us to decide what treatment to look for when we are ill, and to estimate our chances of recovery.
