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Introducing an indispensable tool of mathematical logic.

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.

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When trying to build an artificial intelligence, it makes sense to mimic the human brain. Artificial neurons do just that.
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All our COVID-19 related coverage at a glance.
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Lateral flow tests have become a common feature in our lives. What impact can they have on managing COVID-19?
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How to take the square root of a complex number — and discover a beautiful new surface in the process.
The physics of language

Can physics shed new light on understanding language? An exciting new approach that brings together theoretical physics, mathematics and computer science might give us a new way to capture what makes a language unique.