data handling

A new way to use old data can help you assess your travel options

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.

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.
Charmed beauty confirms particle theory

A new particle that has recently been discovered at CERN confirms predictions made by theoretical physicists over six years ago.
Maths: The next generation

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

How to unjam traffic.
Helping men with early prostate cancer

A new online tool developed with the help of statisticians enables patients to make informed treatment choices.