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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.
What do chocolate and mayonnaise have in common? It's maths! Find out how in this podcast featuring engineer Valerie Pinfield.
Is it possible to write unique music with the limited quantity of notes and chords available? We ask musician Oli Freke!
How can maths help to understand the Southern Ocean, a vital component of the Earth's climate system?
Was the mathematical modelling projecting the course of the pandemic too pessimistic, or were the projections justified? Matt Keeling tells our colleagues from SBIDER about the COVID models that fed into public policy.
PhD student Daniel Kreuter tells us about his work on the BloodCounts! project, which uses maths to make optimal use of the billions of blood tests performed every year around the globe.