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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.

Learning the mathematics of the deep

Explore the maths behind machine learning and deep neural networks with this collection of short introductions and in-depth articles.
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Lateral flow tests have become a common feature in our lives. What impact can they have on managing COVID-19?
Complex square roots

How to take the square root of a complex number — and discover a beautiful new surface in the process.
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.
The maths of COVID-19

All our COVID-19 related coverage at a glance.