frequency analysis

Language analysis shows how the nation's tastes have changed.

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.

On the road to dark energy (with chameleons)

We may be a little closer to a direct detection of dark energy thanks to a new result that came about, in a sense, by accident.
Solving crimes with maths: Busting criminal networks

A bit of graph theory can help to identify key players in a criminal network.
Maths in a Minute: Category theory

A quick introduction to an abstract concept that's useful in anything from genetics to cosmology.
Life on the beach with Markov chains

Markov chains are exceptionally useful tools for calculating probabilities, and they might increase your chance of getting to the beach!
Keeping people safe at large events

How can sporting events, concerts, or festivals be kept safe in the face of rising COVID-19 infections?