podcast
Playing with VisualPDE
We talk to the creators of a fantastic tool for exploring maths and science through interactive simulations.
article
Understanding uncertainty: A league table lottery
League tables are controversial and for good reason. Few things are simple enough to be measured by a single outcome like, for example, the number of exam passes or successful heart operations. But even if we do accept a single yardstick, we haven't yet reckoned with chance, which by itself can…
article
Post-quantum cryptography
Ingenious uses of maths have provided the key to internet security, but how can we secure our digital lives in the face of quantum computing?
package
Teacher package: Graphs and networks
This teacher package brings together all Plus articles on graph and network theory. Graphs and networks turn up in many real-life problems, from neuroscience to telecommunications. In the UK curriculum, they make a frequent appearance in the area known as decision maths. Our articles explore a wide range of related topics, from simple algorithms to complex network topologies.
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Graphs and networks
From social science to neuroscience, networks are everywhere! In this package we bring together our best content on network and graph theory for you to peruse.
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How were the vaccines tested?
Like any medical drug, vaccines are tested in large-scale randomised controlled trials.
news
Tony Hoare: Beyond Quicksort
Imagine a world without computer errors. Tony Hoare, inventor of the famous Quicksort algorithm, is working on making it possible.
article
AI be the judge: The use of algorithms in the criminal justice system
Could AI help judges deliver fair and transparent sentences? A recent study group involving law experts and mathematicians explored the challenges involved.
article
Why you shouldn't use a toss for overtime
In soccer a coin toss is used to decide who goes first in a penalty shootout and similarly in American football a coin decides who plays offence in overtime. But is this really fair? This article explores an alternative.
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Humans, machines, and the future of work
With intelligent machines taking over more and more of our jobs, what does the rise of AI mean for humanity?
career
Career interview: Sales forecasting
Helen Thompson works for Sainsbury's Supermarkets as a Sales Forecasting Manager. The Plus team paid her a visit at Drury House on the banks of the Thames in London.
article
The power of good questions
Asking good questions is an important part of doing maths. But what makes a good question?
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Plus leaves the classroom
Former Plus editor Helen Joyce explains how Plus made it big as a part of our series to celebrate Plus's tenth anniversary.