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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.

Helping men with early prostate cancer

A new online tool developed with the help of statisticians enables patients to make informed treatment choices.
Looking for love?

Find out how OKCupid's algorithm works.
Maths in a minute: The d'Hondt method

How does the voting system for the European Parliament elections work?
No maths for Europe

How should the seats in the European Parliament be allocated?
Our changing picture of gravity

To celebrate the recent centenary of the first major test of Einstein's general theory of relativity, we look back over how our picture of gravity has changed.