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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

September is Happy #Cat Month, apparently! We celebrate by revisiting an article from 2016, which shows that cats can do logic, sort of plus.maths.org/can-cats-do-...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We were also very proud to be part of an #hlf26 panel on "Careers in Academia, Industry, Start-Ups, and Beyond"!

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

We have arrived at the #HLF26!!! Looking forward to lots of #maths #computerscience, excitement and fun! @hlforum.bsky.social

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There's a lot of discussion about potential progress on the Navier-Stokes equations. You may not have heard of them but you encounter them every day, as they describe things like the weather. To get up to speed in just a minute, try our explainer: plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

In the future, will the NHS use DNA tests to decide treatment plans? In the final episode of our latest podcast series we spoke to Joe Hilton, a health economist and @juniper-network.bsky.social Fellow, to understand how maths is used to define policies like these. plus.maths.org/joe-hilton-s...

Podcast poster for Joe Hilton: Health Economics by Maths on the Move, the podcast by Plus.maths.org

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What does the state of the Plus desk have to do with the laws of thermodynamics? If you've got a minute to spare on this #MathsMinuteMonday, you can find out plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Congratulations to all of the students receiving their exam results today! As you look forward to what you might want to do next, have a think about where maths might be able to take you... plus.maths.org/maths-can-ta...

Lanyards with different people's photos, names and professions. They include: industrial leader, rare disease modeller, science communicator, elite athlete, AI expert...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The biggest and oldest scientific pre-print server @arxiv.bsky.social now hosts over 3 million articles, including many not available anywhere else. But how does it work behind the scenes? Find out in our latest podcast with the Interim CEO Ramin Zabih. plus.maths.org/ramin-zabih-...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In today's #MathsMinuteMonday, we're looking at the very basic principles in how our world works - Newton's laws of motion! If you're anything like us, you may have studied these in school... quite a while ago. Not to worry - in 60 seconds you can refresh your memory. plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

"The data never sues you if you get it wrong. Galaxies, if you misclassify a galaxy, it stays pretty relaxed about it." Listen to our podcast with James Fergusson about the differences between academia and business - and whether AI is ready to write papers. plus.maths.org/james-fergus...

Podcast poster for James Fergusson: AI and data intensive science, from Maths on the Move, the podcast by Plus.maths.org

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Julian Sahasrabudhe has won a Frontiers of Science Award in Mathematics. It is proof that there's no one route into maths - he nearly ended up in a very different career. We spoke to him about his work and his journey into maths in our podcast a few weeks ago. plus.maths.org/julian-sahas...

Podcast poster for Julian Sahasrabudhe on Maths on the Move

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Geordie conveys both his sense of wonder at the technology and possibilities of AI and his concern of the potential impact on mathematicians. He echoes the thoughts of many mathematicians: that maths is more than just proof - it is about providing human understanding of the mathematical world.

Orange slide with a quote from William Thurston: "...mathematics only exists in a living community of mathematicians that spreads understanding and breathes life into ideas both old and new." from What's a mathematician to do? mathoverflow.net

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We've written up our impressions from the #ICM2026. There was a lot of discussion on the impact of #AI on #maths (and vice versa) with a shocking announcement by a Fields Medallist, an insightful talk by Terence Tao, and some positive views from pure and applied maths. plus.maths.org/icm-2026-pos...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

In this podcast episode, we learn all about gravitational waves, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their discovery. We also hear about how physicists are coming up with hypothetical stars that may not even exist, but can still help expand our understanding of the Universe. tinyurl.com/muhemzdh

Podcast poster for Ulrich Sperhake and Seppe Staelens: Boson Stars, from Maths on the Move the podcast by plus.maths.org.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We've been to the #MCEscher exhibition that's on at Somerset House in London (with a friend, the one with the hat). It didn't focus much on the #maths (though admittedly we didn't get an audio guide) but we loved it anyway! www.somersethouse.org.uk/whats-on/mc-... #mathematics #mathematicsandart

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

It can also be useful as a starting point to understand the research that has won John Pardon a Fields Medal! plus.maths.org/icm-2026-fm-3

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The triangles in this image are hyperbolic, and even looking at them, you can see why they would make the rule go a bit awry! But they’re not just artistic, hyperbolic geometry informs things like Einstein’s theory of relativity, or even the Internet!

$Black triangle with curved sides, with similar curved-side triangles coming out of the points that eventually fractal out to form a circle.$

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Spherical geometry actually does apply to us, because our planet is a sphere. We just don’t notice because we are so small compared to Earth. So if we draw a triangle and measure its angles, the amount by which the sum exceeds 180 degrees is so tiny that we can't detect it.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

In our latest podcast, Holly Krieger tells us all about the benefits of a career in maths, how she got into her field, and what it is like being on Numberphile. plus.maths.org/holly-kriege...

Podcast poster for Holly Krieger: The Dynamics of Numbers by Maths on the Move, the podcast by Plus.Maths.org. Photo of Holly, a redheaded woman, by a blackboard with an equation

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Now there's great expectation for Terry Tao to take the stage to talk about AI tools, formalisation, and collaboration platforms enable new #maths. Here's something we wrote from a talk of his 2 years ago...how much have things changed? #icm2026 plus.maths.org/how-improve-...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We were very happy to see Carola Schönlieb's talk about image analysis, inverse problems and AI at the ICM today. (You can find out more about her here: plus.maths.org/meet-carola-...) #maths #mathematics

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We went to the @londmathsoc.bsky.social booth at the #icm2026 and were introduced to the LMS honorary President!

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We are now at the press conference with the Prize winners and Hiraku Najajima, Ulrike Tillmannn (IMU outgoing and incoming Presidents) and Thomas Sumner, managing editor for the Simons Foundation. @londmathsoc.bsky.social

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The Abacus Medal, for outstanding contributions to information science, has been awarded to Shayan Oveis Gharan for his landmark contributions to the theory of algorithms!

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're at the International Congress of Mathematicians (with our friend Christian Budde)! The opening ceremony is about to begin. Live stream is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFv0...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As we get ready for the International Congress of Mathematicians later this week, we spoke to Wendelin Werner about his work on Brownian loop soups, research that he got into because - in his words - makes him smile and which won him a Fields Medal at the 2006 ICM. plus.maths.org/dive-loop-soup

Wendelin Werner in front of a blackboard that says Brownian loop soup and has some squiggly drawings.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This evening England will be playing in the Atlanta Stadium in the semi-finals of the world cup. But what actually makes a good stadium? We spoke to Paul Shepherd, an expert in stadium design who was involved in designing the Emirates stadium in London, to learn more. tinyurl.com/5axneu7n

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

In the run up to the International Congress of Mathematicians, we spoke to one of the invited speakers, @cambridgemaths.bsky.social Professor Julian Sahasrabudhe. He told us all about his path into maths, including his time working as a drummer. 🥁 plus.maths.org/julian-sahas...

Podcast poster with Julian's photo and text saying Julian Sahasrabudhe: the ICM 2026, Maths on the Move: the podcast by plus.maths.org

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

In maths, a random walk (or a drunkard’s walk) is a succession of random steps - imagine you take one step in a random direction and then repeat again and again. The result traced onto a map would look a bit like this. (Image by Zweistein~commonswiki)

Drunkard's walk of 10,000 random steps plotted on a computer

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Is your dog doing maths? In this #MathsMinuteMonday, we will explain why we think they could be… plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It is nearly the International Congress of Mathematicians, so to prepare we interviewed one of the invited speakers at the Congress, Richard Samworth. He told us about the research he will be presenting at the Congress in just a few weeks and his work @cam.ac.uk plus.maths.org/richard-samw...

Poster for the Richard Samworth episode of the Maths on the Move podcast.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This picture looks very abstract but it is actually useful for a whole range of things needed in society, from school catchment areas to managing emergency services. Find out more in this #MathsMinuteMonday. plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

Voronoi diagram with coloured shapes with black dots in

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

As food is transported, it is shaken up and the larger items move a little, leaving gaps that smaller bits of the muesli can slip into. So even though it feels like the big bits should sink, they actually rise to the top - and leave you with a bowl full of brazil nuts.

Drawing of a large black ball rising to the top of a beaker of small blue balls.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Did you eat muesli this #MathsMinuteMonday? Have you ever thought about why some bits rise to the top when it feels like big things should sink? No? Fortunately we have! It is called the Brazil Nut Effect. tinyurl.com/238rpzpy

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

If you're in the UK like us, the weather forecast is looking pretty miserable. For a distraction, find out the maths behind weather predictions. plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

BBC weather forecast showing rain all week.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Did you know that the interest on your savings (or debt) involves one of the most important constants in maths, the number e? Find out how it works in this #MathsMinuteMonday: plus.maths.org/maths-minute...

A plant growing out of a glass full of coins

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Atlantic hurricanes are extremely destructive, devastating entire communities. 2025 saw a particularly dangerous season, with fewer - but far more vicious - hurricanes than average. We spoke to Cambridge researcher Charles Powell to understand why this happens. plus.maths.org/perfect-stor...

Map of the ocean between the Americas and West Africa, with hurricane paths shown

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The last event of #AbelWeek is the Holmboe Prize for schoolteachers, highlighting the need for maths education if we want more great mathematicians - something we fully support! You can find resources for students & teachers on Plus or our sister site @nrichmaths.bsky.social. plus.maths.org/schools

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

“[I] got lucky and have been travelling first class in mathematics ever since." A lovely (and humble!) reflection from this year’s winner of one of the biggest mathematics prizes, Gerd Faltings. #AbelWeek

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

As part of #AbelWeek, today Gerd Faltings will open this year’s Abel Prize Lectures. Faltings was awarded the prize for his work in arithmetic geometry, especially on the Mordell conjecture. We’ve broken down some of the theories underpinning his research here: plus.maths.org/abel-2026

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

It is #AbelWeek, a week-long celebration of mathematics that includes the Abel Prize award ceremony (happening today!). But what actually is the Abel Prize and what makes it so special? plus.maths.org/what-abel-pr...

Abel Prize laureate Gerd Faltings stands in front of monument to Abel, with a purple wreath on the floor.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Not sure where to start? Try our episode looking at how board games can be used to explain mathematical models, in which we spoke to researchers Jess Enright @researcherjess.bsky.social, Erica Thompson, and Chris Skinner @geoskinner.games. plusmathsorg.podbean.com/e/adventures...

Jess is bent over a table covered with the relevant apparatus for board games

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Exponential growth means that something is growing at a rate proportional to its size. E.g. you have a bacteria that splits into two, an hour later those bacteria split into two… At the nth hour, there will be 2 raised to the n organisms. (Video by E.J. Stewart, R. Madden, G. Paul and F. Taddei.)

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

What does it mean if something is growing exponentially and what does it have to do with this tree? Find out more in this #MathsMinuteMonday plus.maths.org/content/math...

A very thin tree trunk splits into branches that quickly become impenetrably thick.

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

If you zoomed in on the space we live in, would you find it's pixelated? Perhaps! Find out more with today's door of our #adventcalendar plus.maths.org/content/adve... #maths #mathematics #quantum

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Tired of the same old routine? The last few doors of our #adventcalendar have explored the "many worlds" interpretation of #quantum mechanics. A version of you may be living it up with cocktails on the beach! plus.maths.org/content/adve...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today's door of our #adventcalendar opens on the future of #computing! plus.maths.org/content/adve... #maths #mathematics #quantum

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Have you been opening the doors of our #adventcalendar? The last few days we explored Schrödinger's equation. And today we're talking to one of our favourite physicist, the amazing David Tong, about 100 years of #quantum mechanics and more! plus.maths.org/content/adve... #maths #mathematics

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Today's door of our #adventcalendar: explaining #quantum mechanics in as few words as we could get away with plus.maths.org/content/adve...

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plus.maths.org @plusmaths.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Reality gets decidedly wobbly behind door #4 of our #advent calendar! plus.maths.org/content/adve... #maths #mathematics #quantum #physics

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