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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.

Charles Trevelyan: The geometry of design

Furniture designer Charles Trevelyan talks about the importance of maths in designing structures that are not only beautiful but also strong.
The catenary goes to Wembley

Engineer Paul Shepherd explains the famous arch and drops some eggs.
How not to buckle under pressure

Ahmer Wadee explains how to keep tall structures from buckling under their own weight.
Stuff Happens: Ordering history in computer science

Our digital lives rely on distributed computer systems, such as the internet, but understanding the order of events in such systems is not always straightforward.
Maths in a minute: Euler's identity

Here's a quick introduction to the beauty queen amongst mathematical formulas.