applied mathematics

One of the greatest threats to whales is being struck by ships. Find out how Pythagoras' theorem can help avoid this.

Straddling the boundary between pure and applied mathematics.

Find out how complex numbers help to keep the lights on.

In this video mathematician Chris Budd explains why complex numbers are essential in keeping the lights on.

Find out how maths helps to feed the world.

There's actually quite a lot of maths in beer. Here are three beer-related maths stories.

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.

Will the virus escape the vaccines?

Can the virus that causes COVID-19 mutate into a vaccine-resistant strain? And if yes, what would this mean for our vaccination strategy?
The shower equation: Dealing with delay

Many processes, including climate change and the spread of COVID-19, involve a delay. Here's a beautiful equation designed to model such processes.
The Delta variant: What do we know?

As the Delta variant is worrying the UK, researchers from the JUNIPER consortium have published all they know about it.
Going with the flow: are lateral flow tests useful?

Lateral flow tests have become a common feature in our lives. What impact can they have on managing COVID-19?
Maths in a minute: The positive predictive value

When you receive a positive test result for a disease, the chance you actually have it depends on how common the disease is.