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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.

Careful with your Christmas b(a)ubbles

Modelling shows that your choice of how many households you bubble with this Christmas can make a real difference to the spread COVID-19.
Compound infections

Why does the number e appear in models of exponential growth?
Some lovely proofs by picture

Don't like trigonometry? Don't worry, here are three beautiful proofs of a well-known result that make do without it.
The COVID-19 vaccines: Your questions answered

Are they safe? Are they effective? Will they stop the pandemic? Find out with our FAQ informed by experts.
The maths of COVID-19

All our COVID-19 related coverage at a glance.