Maths in a minute

Want facts and want them fast? Our Maths in a minute series explores key mathematical concepts in just a few words. From symmetry to Euclid's axioms, and from binary numbers to the prosecutor's fallacy, learn some maths without too much effort.

How to solve a tricky problem using a picture.

A useful tool for spotting trends in data.

How a maths competition spawned the foundations of chaos theory.

A quick introduction to a famous number.

