dark energy

The future of technology to probe the very nature of the Universe

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.
Helping men with early prostate cancer

A new online tool developed with the help of statisticians enables patients to make informed treatment choices.
Maths in a minute: The d'Hondt method

How does the voting system for the European Parliament elections work?
The PEMDAS Paradox

It looks trivial but it keeps going viral. What answer do you get when
you calculate 6÷ 2(1+2)? David Linkletter explains the source of the confusion.
Maths: The next generation

What do young researchers in maths and computer work on? We find out at the Heidelberg Laureate Forum 2019.