fingernail problem

A beautiful geometric problem opens the door to the world of metallic numbers.

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 maths of COVID-19

All our COVID-19 related coverage at a glance.
Climate change: how can maths help?

As the world prepares for COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, we look at how maths can help understand the climate crisis.
Opening the black box

The organisers of a new INI programme explain why we need to know more about the maths behind machine learning and deep neural networks.
Black Heroes of Mathematics 2021

This inspiring conference featured speakers from Africa, the US, the Caribbean and the UK. Here are some highlights.
Maths in a Minute: Category theory

A quick introduction to an abstract concept that's useful in anything from genetics to cosmology.