Scientists have recorded 1.75 million species on our planet, but estimate there may be between 5 to 100 million more that are unrecorded!
Every day we put our trust in the buildings and vehicles around us, feeling confident that they aren’t going to collapse while we use them. One of the main reasons for this confidence is that a small army of engineers is constantly testing our planes, trains and buildings, looking for cracks or defects so that […]
Explore a variety of different careers that use mathematics via these career advice videos from icould.com Matt discusses his role as a consultant at the Met Office: Sarah talks about her role in finance management for the Arcadia Group: Chris discusses construction management at Balfour Beatty: Nicola on her role designing satellites […]
How mathematics is used to measure plant growth and to create mathematical models that can imitate and predict growth using Hookes law.
Imagine you are a farmer who owns an orchard. One of your greatest fears is that blight spreads through your orchard, destroying your crops and ruining your livelihood. You therefore want to know how best to plant your trees in order to minimise the chance of the blight taking over. Mathematicians have modelled this problem […]
How do you count the whale population when there are only a few hundred of them and they keep out of sight?
The ‘carbon footprint’ is a measure of the amount of pollution that is created by doing certain things; but why does that matter, and what does it actually mean?
Carson was a lone voice speaking out for statistical scientific studies on pesticides, which helped spark the environmental movement.
Most cicadas live for just a few years, but periodic cicadas live much longer, with lifespans of 13 or 17 years depending on the species.
As the country's central bank, the Bank of England plays a fundamental role in the UK economy - ensuring monetary stability and contributing to financial stability. Their work has an impact on the entire nation.
EDF Energy is one of the UK's largest energy companies and largest producer of low-carbon electricity. They generate around one fifth of the UK's electricity and employ around 15,000 people in the UK.
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