near earth objects

Is maths succeeding in putting astronomical threats in perspective?

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: Triangular numbers

Triangular numbers: find out what they are and why they are beautiful!
Universe Unravelled

We're proud to announce the launch of a documentary we have been working on together with the Discovery Channel and the Stephen Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology in Cambridge.
Physics in a minute: The double slit experiment

One of the most famous experiments in physics demonstrates the strange nature of the quantum world.
Clearing the air: Making indoor spaces COVID safe

New research shows that ventilation is crucial and that masks are effective.
The fingernail problem and metallic numbers

A beautiful geometric problem opens the door to the world of metallic numbers.