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Plus 1000 — Mathematical lives

In the last issue Lewis Dartnell explained how chaos on the brain is not only unavoidable but also beneficial. Now he tells us why the same is true for our solar system and sends us on a journey that has been travelled by comets and spacecraft.

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.

A cute problem goes big

Mathematicians have revived an old approach to solving the famous Riemann hypothesis.
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.
Maths in a minute: The Sydney Opera House

The mathematical puzzle behind the iconic structure.
Maths in a minute: The d'Hondt method

How does the voting system for the European Parliament elections work?
Mysterious 6174

Start with your favourite four-digit number, follow these simple steps, and you'll never guess what happens next!

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