geometry

We talk to Maryna Viazovska, who in 2016 made a breakthrough in the theory of sphere packings.

How to arrange oranges in higher dimensions.

Escaping the tyranny of the straight line.

Need to find the least common multiple or greatest common divisor of two numbers? A billiard table of the right proportions holds the answers!

Can physics do for maths what maths has done for physics?

How will the Universe end? In a big crunch? Or a big freeze? It all depends on its shape...

How Heron of Alexandria missed his chance to explore the unknown mathematical land of complex numbers.

Got your popcorn? Picked a good seat? Are you sitting comfortably? Then let the credits roll...

PhD student June Park talks to us about geometry and number theory.

Furniture designer Charles Trevelyan talks about the importance of maths in designing structures that are not only beautiful but also strong.

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.

Maths in a minute: The information paradox

Explore a mystery that intrigued Stephen Hawking until the end of his life.
A strange definition of perfect

Perfect numbers have foxed mathematicians for over 2000 years. Here's a quick look at the long struggle to find them.
Metallic numbers: Beyond the golden ratio

You've heard of the golden ratio but have you heard of the silver ratio? And all its other cousins called the metallic numbers? Read this article to meet the family!
Fighting the coronavirus

As the world prepares for the worst, we explore the maths that can help us stop a pandemic.
Football sweepstakes: Levelling the playing field

With just a few months to go until the UEFA European Cup, here's how you can make your office sweepstake a lot fairer and more exciting.