Rachel Thomas

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The calculus of the complex

Calculus has long been key to describing the world. Now fractional calculus is providing new ways of describing complex systems.

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How maths can help you get ahead of the S-curve

The maths behind the S-curves that allow us to tell if a new variant is on the rise.

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Logistic growth: The mathematics of COVID variants

How to tell quickly if a new variant is on the rise.

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Why the generation time of COVID-19 is important

To work out the famous R number you need to know the time between infections.

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Understanding the generation time for COVID-19

How long does it take for one person to infect another?

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Black Heroes of Mathematics 2021

This inspiring conference featured speakers from Africa, the US, the Caribbean and the UK. Here are some highlights.

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Opening the black box

The organisers of a new INI programme explain why we need to know more about the maths behind machine learning and deep neural networks.

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Mathematics without borders

The International Mathematical Union has celebrated its 100th anniversary with a conference entitled Mathematics without borders.

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The mathematical shapes in your brain

Join us as we follow Kathryn Hess on a mathematical mystery tour of the marvellous intricacy of the brain!

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Going with the flow: are lateral flow tests useful?

Lateral flow tests have become a common feature in our lives. What impact can they have on managing COVID-19?

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The Delta variant: What do we know?

As the Delta variant is worrying the UK, researchers from the JUNIPER consortium have published all they know about it.

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A breath of fresh air

Could COVID-19 change our expectations for clear air indoors?

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Rachel Thomas

The calculus of the complex

How maths can help you get ahead of the S-curve

Logistic growth: The mathematics of COVID variants

Why the generation time of COVID-19 is important

Understanding the generation time for COVID-19

Black Heroes of Mathematics 2021

Opening the black box

Mathematics without borders

The mathematical shapes in your brain

Going with the flow: are lateral flow tests useful?

The Delta variant: What do we know?

A breath of fresh air