polar coordinates
There are a million things in maths named after Leonard Euler. Here's a beautiful formula involving complex numbers.
The beautiful rose curve has an odd pattern to the number of its petals – this student and teacher team explain why...
Like spirals and flowers? Then you'll love polar coordinates and the pretty pictures they allow you to draw!
Some practical tips to help you when you need it most!
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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.
A basic introduction to the most powerful tools in science and enginnering.
As COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, kicks off we look at how maths can help understand the climate crisis.
How do you create dramatic film out of mathematics? We find out with writer and director Timothy Lanzone.
Mathematics plays a central role in understanding how infectious diseases spread. This collection of articles looks at some basic concepts in epidemiology to help you understand this fascinating and important field, and set you up for further study.
Find out why the formula we use to work out conditional probabilities is true!