encryption

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Can you encode a message so that errors in transmission are automatically corrected?

Shakespeare? He's in my DNA

Scientists find a new method of storing information in DNA.

Beckham in his prime number

The number chosen by the England captain for his Real Madrid shirt is rich in mysterious connotations. But mathematician Marcus du Sautoy backs a new theory to explain why Beckham has plumped for number 23.

Terrorists' code of honour

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.

Physics in a minute: The double slit experiment

One of the most famous experiments in physics demonstrates the strange nature of the quantum world.
The maths of COVID-19

All our COVID-19 related coverage at a glance.
Clearing the air: Making indoor spaces COVID safe

New research shows that ventilation is crucial and that masks are effective.
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Triangular numbers: find out what they are and why they are beautiful!

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