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The foolproof way to win any lottery, according to maths
How can you guarantee a huge payout from any lottery? Take a cue from combinatorics, and perhaps gather a few wealthy pals, says Jacob Aron
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Mathematicians create a tetrahedron that always lands on the same side
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The maths hack that can help you count things
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Why physicists think geometry is the path to a theory of everything
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The bizarre story of a maths proof that is only true in Japan
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Why exploring “equality” in a new maths book may help the real world
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The handy piece of maths that can help with organising chores
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The maths that tells us when a scientific discovery is real – or not
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Marcus du Sautoy’s new book is good on maths, less so on the arts
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What 7 fiendishly hard puzzles tell us about the nature of mathematics
25 years ago, a $1 million reward was promised to anyone who could solve one of seven incredibly hard maths riddles. With only one of them now solved, what will it take to crack the rest?
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This versatile piece of maths can help you solve all kinds of problems
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Artist brings data to life in striking screen prints
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Quantum computers are on track to solve knotty mathematical problems
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Mathematician wins 2025 Abel prize for tools to solve tricky equations
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