dark energy

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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.

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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The Abel Prize 2019

Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck has been awarded the Abel Prize 2019!
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A cute problem goes big

Mathematicians have revived an old approach to solving the famous Riemann hypothesis.