MathsHealth & Society
Why don't we see in X-rays?
Visible light is the radiation the Sun generates most prolifically. It is also the radiation that our atmosphere hinders least. It is no surprise that the majority of eyes have evolved to be sensitive to the most abundant light around.
Restoring features, repairing lives
We often think of plastic surgery as nothing more than celebrities getting nose jobs and facelifts, but plastic surgeons also perform reconstructive surgery to treat patients with severe injuries or burns.
Cutting down on crime
Crime is a problem everywhere, and especially in big cities, but why are some areas more at risk than others?
Some maths, one vote
Annoyed that your favourite act didn't win X Factor? Find out why it's mathematically impossible to have a fair vote.
