turbulence
How does a smooth flow suddenly become turbulent? The Reynolds number helps understand the transition.
Soon you will be able to step inside a mathematical space and experience the beauty and importance of maths!
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Have you ever noticed what happens when you spin a coin on a table? As the coin starts to fall over and roll on its edge, its spin gets faster and faster until it suddenly stops altogether.
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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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PhD student Daniel Kreuter tells us about his work on the BloodCounts! project, which uses maths to make optimal use of the billions of blood tests performed every year around the globe.