mathematics in the media

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Damn lies
Runner up in the general public category. "Lies, damned lies, and statistics..." Ben Parker tells us how to tell good statistics from bad, and make sure your cat is well-fed.
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Body count
A statistical study into Iraq war deaths sparks controversy
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Editorial
  • The Fields Medals: Maths in the media
  • Plus new writers award: last chance to enter
  • Readers' corner: Why is nim easy and chess hard?
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Plus appears on Doctor Who!
The Plus career posters achieve TV fame
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John D Barrow wins Templeton Prize
More honours for the director of the Millennium Mathematics Project
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Lost in music
How to interact with your music collection
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Rap: rivalry and chivalry
How rappers interact
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Editorial

Where is the next generation? — more bad news for maths education.

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Einstein as icon
One hundred years ago, in 1905, Albert Einstein changed physics forever with his special theory of relativity. Since then his name — and hair do — have become synonymous with genius. John D Barrow looks at Einstein as a media star.
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Editorial, mathematics education, mathematics in the media, public understanding of mathematics, adrian smith
  • Where is the next generation? - more bad news for maths education.
  • Can Plus cure crazy scientists? - the science stereotype persists.
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Who do you trust?
Statisticians welcome a call to make official statistics independent - but can it really be done in one hour?
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Million dollar maths
Visit the front-line of science at the BA Festival of Science and hear about the million dollar world of mathematical proof
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