Marianne Freiberger

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The maths behind combining R ratios

In a previous article we introduced the problems that can arise when combine the reproduction ratios of a disease in different settings, such as hospitals and the community. In this article we dive into the maths that helps you get to the bottom of these problems.

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Finding a way out of lockdown

Mathematical models can help the nation return to (some sort of) normality.

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Social distancing: How close is safe?

How far can virus-carrying droplets fly in different environments — from buses to supermarkets? Maths can provide some answers.

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The problem with combining R ratios

We explore why you need to be extremely careful when combining the reproduction ratios of a disease in different settings, such as hospitals and the community.

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How can maths fight a pandemic?

How do mathematical models of COVID-19 work and should we believe them? We talk to an epidemiologist, who has been working flat out to inform the government, to find out more.

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Less is more: The quest for minimal surfaces

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

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The power of ants

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

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Our changing picture of gravity

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.

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