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Celebrating a new pi record!
Scientists have calculated the decimal digits of the number pi to a record 62.8 trillion places.
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Maths in a minute: Gradient descent algorithms
Whether you're lost on a mountainside, or training a neural network, you can rely on the gradient descent algorithm to show you the way!
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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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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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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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Complex square roots
How to take the square root of a complex number — and discover a beautiful new surface in the process.
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Euler's formula
There are a million things in maths named after Leonard Euler. Here's a beautiful formula involving complex numbers.
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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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Where are England footballers born?
Which region of England produces the most England players?
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Maths in a minute: The Wells-Riley model
How do you calculate your risk of catching an airborne disease?
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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!