power spectrum

Some of the Universe's most important secrets are hidden in the shape of a beautiful undulating curve: the power spectrum of the cosmic microwave spectrum. This article explains how.

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.

Climate change: how can maths help?

As the world prepares for COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, we look at how maths can help understand the climate crisis.
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What can last year's experiences tell us about the coming academic year?
Maths in a minute: The prime number theorem

A quick look at one of the most important theorems in number theory.
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Explore the maths behind machine learning and deep neural networks with this collection of short introductions and in-depth articles.
The shower equation: Dealing with delay

Many processes, including climate change and the spread of COVID-19, involve a delay. Here's a beautiful equation designed to model such processes.

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