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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.

Using quantum mechanics to edit the past

Are you fascinated by the double slit experiment? Then hold on to your hat for Wheeler's delayed choice experiment.
Keeping up with COVID-19

Trying to work out the real time incidence of a disease in the middle of pandemic has never been done before, but the team behind the ONS COVID-19 Infection Survey have developed a way to do just that.
How long a line can a pencil draw?

A quick example of the art of rough and ready calculations.
Celebrating Pi Day with the shiniest of numbers!

From rabbits, to beauty, to myths and more – we celebrate Pi Day with the shiniest and most irrational of numbers!
The maths of COVID-19

All our COVID-19 related coverage at a glance.