chaos
How a little insect can cause chaos.
Kinetic theory bridges the gap between the big and the small to understand systems made up of many components: from plasmas to people.
This year's Abel Prize goes to the "true virtuoso" Dennis Sullivan.
Want to understand chaos? Then have a look at Smale's famous horseshoe map.
Want to understand chaos? Then have a look at this famous brainchild of the mathematician Stephen Smale.
How a maths competition spawned the foundations of chaos theory.
If you thought that billiards was a harmless game to play in the pub, think again. It's a breeding ground for chaos!
Some practical tips to help you when you need it most!
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Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.
A basic introduction to the most powerful tools in science and enginnering.
As COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, kicks off we look at how maths can help understand the climate crisis.
How do you create dramatic film out of mathematics? We find out with writer and director Timothy Lanzone.
Mathematics plays a central role in understanding how infectious diseases spread. This collection of articles looks at some basic concepts in epidemiology to help you understand this fascinating and important field, and set you up for further study.
Find out why the formula we use to work out conditional probabilities is true!