The physics of observers
Harvey Friedman tells us about a mathematical movement called constructivism and why we need it.
We explore non-constructive proofs and what happens if you try and avoid them.
Physics is all about observation. But how much can we actually see with the naked eye?
The limits to what we can observe are not only a matter of science, but also of politics and economics.
Observing the smallest building blocks of matter doesn't involve seeing in the ordinary sense.
Physics is all about observation, but how much can we actually see?
If you can prove that a statement can't possibly be false, does this mean it's true?
There are limits to how much you can simultaneously squeeze the quantum fuzziness of an electron's position and momentum
We take the real numbers for granted, but what are they really?
Cosmology has an ambitious goal: to understand the Universe in its entirety. Find out more here.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the differences between us. Understanding these inequalities is crucial for this and future pandemics.
Now it's the turn of mathematicians to help to improve the communities of the future.
There have been accusations that the modelling projecting the course of the pandemic was too pessimistic. Are they justified?
We all know what turbulence is, but nobody understands it.
Find out about the beautifully intuitive concept that lies at the heart of calculus.