creativity
In these two short videos the legendary Andrew Wiles talks about what it was like to prove Fermat's Last Theorem, and what it feels like to do maths.
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Frank Kelly talks about his work on networks and how inspiration can strike out of the blue.
Keith Mansfield tells us how being able to do maths turns you into a superhero, helps you work out why we haven't yet been contacted by aliens, and remembers his favourite mathematical moment.
Nira Chamberlain tells us how solving difficult maths problems can be like fighting an invisible boxer.
Vicky explains how maths is an adventure that's really worth having.
From cancer treatments to counting trees: the maths behind image analysis makes it all possible.
Carola tells us about her work in the field of image analysis, her favourite mathematical moments, and why creativity is so important in maths.
Mathematician Katie Steckles tells us about her favourite mathematical moments and why being creative is essential in maths.
Play a game to while away those last 24 hours before Christmas.
What is game theory and why is it important?
Solve a very old problem using paper.
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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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the differences between us. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for this and future pandemics.
Now it's the turn of mathematicians to help to improve the communities of the future.
There have been accusations that the modelling projecting the course of the pandemic was too pessimistic. Are they justified?
We all know what turbulence is, but nobody understands it.
Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.