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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.

Rise of the machines?

What is machine learning, what can it do, and is it ethical?
Inspired by the spirit of Ramanujan

Are you an emerging engineer, mathematician or scientist who doesn't have the support of a school, university, or other research organisation? Then the Spirit of Ramanujan project might be able to help.
Farewell to a legend

Sir Michael Atiyah dies aged 89.
Maths in a minute: Higher dimensions

In normal life higher dimensions smack of science fiction, but in mathematics they are nothing out of the ordinary.
GIMPS sets new prime record

A new prime number with nearly 25 million digits was discovered just in time for Christmas.