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We celebrate the 200th birthday of Ada Lovelace, who anticipated modern computers long before they were built, with a look at her life and work.

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: The d'Hondt method

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Inverse problems are mathematical detective problems. They can help solve crimes, are used in medical imaging, and much more.
The PEMDAS Paradox

It looks trivial but it keeps going viral. What answer do you get when
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Charmed beauty confirms particle theory

A new particle that has recently been discovered at CERN confirms predictions made by theoretical physicists over six years ago.