laser interferometry

How does LIGO detect gravitational waves? Here is a quick introduction.

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.

Some lovely proofs by picture

Don't like trigonometry? Don't worry, here are three beautiful proofs of a well-known result that make do without it.
Maths in a minute: The logistic map

Get a fish to teach you chaos theory!
Careful with your Christmas b(a)ubbles

Modelling shows that your choice of how many households you bubble with this Christmas can make a real difference to the spread COVID-19.
The mathematics of your next family reunion

The festive season can only mean one thing... getting together with the family! You might not be able to choose your family, but at least now you'll know exactly what you share in common!
Maths in a minute: The axioms of probability theory

Take a quick trip to the foundations of probability theory.