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Maths in a minute: The prime number theorem
A quick look at one of the most important theorems in number theory.
Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words. From symmetry to Euclid's axioms, and from binary numbers to the prosecutor's fallacy, learn some maths without too much effort.
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Maths in a minute: Gradient descent algorithms
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Maths in a minute: Machine learning and neural networks
Machine learning makes many daily activities possible, but how does it work?
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Maths in a Minute: Simplices – the atoms of topology
If you love triangles as much as we do, we have great news – you can have them in any dimension you want!
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Maths in a minute: Artificial neurons
When trying to build an artificial intelligence, it makes sense to mimic the human brain. Artificial neurons do just that.
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Maths in a minute: The Wells-Riley model
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Maths in a Minute: Computational fluid dynamics
The mathematical equations governing fluid flow may have no known solutions, but maths still has the answers!
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Maths in a minute: The positive predictive value
When you receive a positive test result for a disease, the chance you actually have it depends on how common the disease is.
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Maths in a minute: Asymptotes
Curves can be crazy, but asymptotes are nice and straight.
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Maths in a minute: Cyclic groups
When things go round and round, a cyclic group may be just what you need!
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Maths in a minute: Representing groups
Groups occur all over mathematics, so it makes sense to find a common language to talk about them all.
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Maths in a minute: The logistic map
Get a fish to teach you chaos theory!