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.

Maths in a minute: Social distancing

How should people arrange themselves for maximal socialising at a safe distance?
Myths of maths: The Monty Hall problem

This puzzle is famous because the accepted answer is counter-intuitive. But is it always correct?
Myths of maths: The four colour theorem

It's one of mathematics' most famous results: every "map" can be coloured using at most four colours. What it doesn't usually apply to, however, are real maps.
Squashing the curve?

A study into Covid-19 suggests that flattening the curve will take longer and harder measures than previously hoped.
Taking the pandemic temperature

How do people in different countries feel about the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken by their governments?