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Did you know …

Did you know …

Scientists have recorded 1.75 million species on our planet, but estimate there may be between 5 to 100 million more that are unrecorded!

Environment

  • Non-destructive testing with the help of mathematics

    Non-destructive testing with the help of mathematics

    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 […]

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  • Five different careers that use maths

    Five different careers that use maths

    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 […]

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  • Understanding plant growth with the help of mathematics

    Understanding plant growth with the help of mathematics

    How mathematics is used to measure plant growth and to create mathematical models that can imitate and predict growth using Hookes law.

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  • Percolating Possibilities

    Percolating Possibilities

    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 […]

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  • Over the rainbow

    Over the rainbow

    Worldwide, cultures have found the spectacle of light bouncing off water droplets to be a symbol of hope and spirituality. Ancient Greek and Hindu mythology see the rainbow as a bridge between Earth and Heaven, while in Judaism and Christianity it’s evidence of God’s promise not to flood the Earth again. For the literal-minded, it’s […]

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  • Waste not, want not

    Waste not, want not

    Every year the UK throws away 100 million tonnes of waste. That's over 15 times the weight of the largest Egyptian pyramid, making for one great big pile of rubbish, and most of it ends up in landfill, buried underground in giant holes. Not only do landfills take up space that could be used for […]

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  • Metals in the food chain

    Metals in the food chain

    An example of how maths helps ecologists study the transport of pollution, biologists study its affect on animals and plants, doctors advise on preventing health problems, and the general public take control of their well-being.

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  • The answer is blowing in the wind

    The answer is blowing in the wind

    Howling gales might not be much fun, but they could light up the country.

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  • Caring for the environment

    Caring for the environment

    Carson was a lone voice speaking out for statistical scientific studies on pesticides, which helped spark the environmental movement.

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