Maths in a minute

Want some maths and want it fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words. From symmetry to Euclid's axioms, and from binary numbers to the prosecutor's fallacy, learn some maths without too much effort.

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Maths in a minute: Branching processes

Worried about your population of bugs? A branching process can help you understand it.

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Maths in a Minute: Group actions

What exactly do we mean when we say group theory is the study of symmetry? Group actions make precise what it means for a group to act by symmetries on an object.

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Maths in a minute: Partition functions

How many ways can you write a number as the sum of smaller numbers?

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Maths in a minute: Stochastic gradient descent

How does artificial intelligence manage to produce reliable outputs? Stochastic gradient descent has the answer!

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Maths in a minute: Polynomials

Creep up on polynomials with this quick introduction.

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Maths in a minute: Algebraic varieties

Explore the wonderful world where geometry meets algebra.

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Maths in a minute: The SIR model

Find out the basics of the SIR model, the basis most disease modellers use to understand the spread of a disease through a population.

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Maths in half a minute: Exponential growth

What do we mean when we say that something grows exponentially? Find out in this very easy introduction, suitable for anyone curious to know more!

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Maths in a minute: Odds ratios

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Maths in a minute: Mathematical models

A basic introduction to the most powerful tools in science and engineering.

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Maths in a minute: Algorithms

The word "algorithm" has probably got more usage over the last few years than it has in its entire history. But what exactly is an algorithm?

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Maths in a minute: Exponential growth

What do we mean when we say that something grows exponentially?

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