How do astronomers estimate how many stars exist? This video explains how estimating the number of grains of sand on a beach can be extrapolated to estimate the number of stars in the entire universe. Read more…
World of Maths
Over the next few weeks we’ll be showcasing a range of videos, articles, puzzles, brain-teasers and features about mathematics. We aim to refresh the content on this page regularly so we hope you’ll want to be a frequent visitor and, above all, that you enjoy what you see.
News: How maths can help predict hurricane activity
Predicting hurricane activity has proved to be a difficult task. At present the current models use classic statistical methods and historical data, which is a difficult task considering the vast amount of variables, such as temperature and humidity, which need to be entered for different places at different times. Read more…
Maths heroes: Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart attended Cambridge on a scholarship to Churchill College, where he obtained a BA in Mathematics. Read more…
Video: Arithmetic sequences
In mathematics, an arithmetic sequence is a sequence of numbers such that the difference between the consecutive terms is constant. This video explores arithmetic sequences, and the finding of the nth term. Read more…
News: Maths model could lead to chemotherapy breakthrough
Chemotherapy can be a life-saver when treating cancer, yet there can still be severe side effects. A new mathematical model offers a more individualised approach to chemotherapy. Read more…
Curious Numbers puzzle 11: answer
Find out the answer to the Everything is Mathematical Curious Numbers puzzle number 11, published in The Times on Tuesday 18 September.
What are the missing numbers in the following set?
3 ? 10 15
? 12 8 1
16 ? 5 4
2 7 11 ?
Curious Numbers puzzle 10: answer
Find out the answer to the Everything is Mathematical Curious Numbers puzzle number 10, published in The Times on Monday 17 September.
What are the missing numbers in the following sequence?
9 x 9 + ? = 88
987 x 9 + 5 = 8888
? x 9 + 2 = 8888888 Read more…
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