One of the beautiful things about maths is that every concept is part of a bigger picture — a picture that grows over time, transcends traditional boundaries, and often informs a range of real-world applications. The collections below aim to present some of these mathematical jigsaws by bringing together content exploring specific topics from different perspectives and at varying levels of depth.
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The Plus advent calendar 2023

In this year's advent calendar we revisit some of our favourite episodes of our Maths on the move podcast. From the maths of chocolate to the maths of music, there's something here for everyone!

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Climate change: How can maths help?

As COP28, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, kicks off we look at how maths can help understand the climate crisis.

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Building a theory of quantum gravity

This collection of articles looks at one of the biggest problems in modern physics and at research that aims to solve it.

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Disease modelling for beginners

This collection of articles looks at some basic concepts in epidemiology and how mathematics plays a central role in understanding how infectious diseases spread. 

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Creating a low carbon energy network

The UK is aiming for a decarbonised electricity supply by 2035. In this collection of articles we look at some of the mathematical, technical, and intellectual questions involved.

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A richer view of the inside

The mathematics of tomography has revolutionised modern medicine by allowing us to see inside a person's body and saved countless lives. Now new mathematics is being developed to give us an even better view.

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Telescope topology

This collection of articles explores a recent, exciting breakthrough in the field of topology.
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Fermat's last theorem

This collection of articles, podcasts and videos explores one of the most beguiling theorems in the history of maths.

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BloodCounts!

Find out how the BloodCounts! project is using AI to make the best of the millions of full blood counts performed every year.