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The big journey to Fermat’s little theorem

The big journey to Fermat’s little theorem

Learn about Pierre de Fermat’s Little Theorem, a result in number theory which simplicity masks profound implications across mathematics
What Game Theory reveals about the science of cooperation

What Game Theory reveals about the science of cooperation

Game theory is the science of competition and cooperation. It seeks to reveal the best strategies which bring you maximum gain. What does it show about life and the world around us?
It’s a small world after all?

It’s a small world after all?

You’ve met someone completely new, from a different course, maybe even a different country, and you add them on Facebook. How do you already have mutual friends? Matilda Leonard explains
We’d be lost without her: Gladys West, GPS pioneer

We’d be lost without her: Gladys West, GPS pioneer

Emma Hattersley takes a short look at the incredible life of Gladys West, whose work made GPS possible
Review: ‘Proof’ by David Auburn

Review: ‘Proof’ by David Auburn

Anuli Changa reviews Hope Mill’s production of ‘Proof’ by David Auburn

Simon Singh: The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets

As part of the Manchester Science Festival 2013, James Jackman caught up with Simon Singh, author of the bestselling Fermat’s Last Theorem, to discuss his latest book, The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets.