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Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words.

László Lovász: Working mathematical miracles

László Lovász has won one half of the Abel Prize 2021 for fundamental contributions to theoretical computer science and discrete maths.
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From rabbits, to beauty, to myths and more – we celebrate Pi Day with the shiniest and most irrational of numbers!
Triangular number patterns

There are triangular numbers hiding all over the standard multiplication table! Find out how to discover them in this article!
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A quick example of the art of rough and ready calculations.
Testing testing in schools

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