Having trouble with algebra? Then try these visual proofs of two well-known algebraic identities.

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

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.

What shape of cone maximises the ice cream to wafer ratio?