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‘We take a look at the GIMPS project and how it uses ordinary peoples computers in the search for record breaking prime numbers
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‘Authai’, a 14 year old female, was top of the class in a test by scientists to ascertain whether elephants could perform simple arithmetic tasks.
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Learn how a team of scientists at the University of Oxford are researching the use of smartphones to aid in the early diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease.
The secrets of breaking spaghetti
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Snapping pasta might not be quite as straightforward as it seems. In fact, it is far more mathematical than you might think!
searching for hidden dimensions
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Scientists are investigating whether undiscovered dimensions exist within our Universe. This work could unlock the secrets behind the mysteries of dark matter.
sir michael atiyah (1929 - 2019)
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A brief look at the life and work of one of the greatest British mathematicians of the 20th century. Sir Michael Atiyah passed away in 2019
top prize for british mathematician
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British-Kurdish mathematician Caucher Birkar has been awarded the most prestigious prize in mathematics - the Fields medal.