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.
How is frequency related to pitch? Hear the music we love emerge from pure mathematical beats.
We talk to Stuart Johnston who uses mathematics to find out how noise pollution in the oceans impacts whales.
Generating electricity without the use of fossil fuels is not just an engineering and industrial challenge, it is also a huge mathematical challenge.
In this podcast author Coralie Colmez shares insights into her novel The irrational diary of Clara Valentine.
We talk to early career mathematicians who spent some of their summer holiday solving problems posed by industry — such as how to blend a perfect smoothie!