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Fermat's Last Theorem

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Andrew Wiles in 2023

Fermat's last theorem

To celebrate the anniversary of its proof, this collection of articles, podcasts and videos explores one of the most beguiling theorems in maths.

Article

String theory: Convincing mathematics

Find out how a theory from physics has provided tools for solving long-standing problems in number theory. And in turn how number theory helps solve the mystery of black holes.

Podcast
Andrew Wiles in 2023

Fermat's Last Theorem – 30 years on

In this special podcast we look back on this remarkable mathematical moment with Andrew Wiles, Jack Thorne and Tom Körner, and how it opened new doors onto the future of mathematics.

Article

A very old problem turns 30!

Andrew Wiles's proof of Fermat's Last Theorem solved a centuries-old problem by opening a door onto the future of mathematics.
News story

An interview with Jack Thorne

We talk to Jack Thorne about his lecture at the ICM 2018 and his work "faceting the gem stone" in number theory.
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Introducing Andrew Wiles

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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