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David Spiegelhalter, one of our favourite experts on statistics, recently joined David Attenborough, Bill Bryson and other eminent contributors on the Royal Society's People of Science series. You can watch the video here.
The pioneering mathematician talks about his work, computer science and artificial intelligence.
Natalia Berloff explains how quantum particles, that are both light and matter, help solve infamous NP hard problems.
In this video the structural engineer Ahmer Wadee explains how complex numbers can keep buildings from collapsing.
In this video the mathematician Holly Krieger explains how complex numbers are important in the study of dynamical systems.
In this video mathematician Chris Budd explains why complex numbers are essential in keeping the lights on.
This talk traces the history of zero, looks at its role in maths and science, and even finds a link to the London Underground map.
Quantum particles that are both light and matter help solve infamous NP hard problems.
Want to understand chaos? Then have a look at Smale's famous horseshoe map.
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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.
Generating electricity without the use of fossil fuels is not just an engineering and industrial challenge, it is also a huge mathematical challenge.
In this podcast author Coralie Colmez shares insights into her novel The irrational diary of Clara Valentine.
We talk to early career mathematicians who spent some of their summer holiday solving problems posed by industry — such as how to blend a perfect smoothie!
Don't like plant-based meat alternatives, but want to spare animals and the environment? There's hope on the horizon, aided by a good helping of maths.
Inverse problems are mathematical detective problems. They can help solve crimes, are used in medical imaging, and much more.