statistical process control

Harold Shipman could have been detected earlier by monitoring the death rates of his patients.

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.

Will the virus escape the vaccines?

Can the virus that causes COVID-19 mutate into a vaccine-resistant strain? And if yes, what would this mean for our vaccination strategy?
Maths in a minute: The prime number theorem

A quick look at one of the most important theorems in number theory.
Going with the flow: are lateral flow tests useful?

Lateral flow tests have become a common feature in our lives. What impact can they have on managing COVID-19?
Mathematics without borders

The International Mathematical Union has celebrated its 100th anniversary with a conference entitled Mathematics without borders.
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.