As the world prepares for the worst, we explore the maths that can help us stop a pandemic.

For over 250 years minimal surfaces have been playing hide and seek with mathematicians. But what are they and why are they interesting?

Find out how these humble animals have inspired computer algorithms to solve complex real-world problems.

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.

A new particle that has recently been discovered at CERN confirms predictions made by theoretical physicists over six years ago.

How should the seats in the European Parliament be allocated?

How to unjam traffic.

Find out how OKCupid's algorithm works.

How do green algae manage a perfect breaststroke even though they haven't got a brain? Enter the maths of synchronisation.

Proof is the essence of mathematics. But is the standard of proof in research maths really as high as mathematicians would like to believe?

Karen Keskulla Uhlenbeck has been awarded the Abel Prize 2019!

Sir Michael Atiyah dies aged 89.