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From Dairy Farms to Box Plots: Classifying Data with Clarity
Dive into the surprising dairy farm origins of the box plot and explore practical tips for classifying and visualising data so patterns—and outliers—can’t hide.
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How Florence Nightingale Used Data Analysis to Save Lives
Discover how Florence Nightingale’s rose diagrams pioneered modern data analysis and learn practical tips to spot trends in your own world.
The Secret Lives of Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Dive into the surprising story of how ancient Egyptians and a 16th-century mathematician shaped the numbers we use today—and discover real-world hacks for swapping between fractions, decimals and percentages.
How Equations Power Social Media and Search Engines
Uncover how simple algebraic equations sit behind social media feeds, search results and more—and why understanding them matters.
Mapping Disease with Data Analysis: From Cholera to COVID
Discover how the detective work of 19th-century physician John Snow laid the groundwork for modern data analysis, shaping everything from disease tracking to Netflix recommendations.
Predicting a Planet: The Equations That Found Neptune
Long before telescopes spotted Neptune, mathematicians used equations to predict its existence. Discover how algebraic formulas not only helped find a new planet but also power GPS, satellites and weather forecasts.
When Odds Surprise: The Birthday Paradox Explained
Discover why in a room of just 23 people there’s about a 50% chance two share a birthday, and how this odd fact shapes cryptography, security and more.
Why You Should Always Switch: The Monty Hall Probability Puzzle
Discover how a simple game show dilemma reveals deep insights into probability and decision-making, and why swapping your choice doubles your chances of winning.
Cracking the Code of Alternate Interior Angles
Explore the curious world of alternate interior angles: a quick journey from Euclid’s Elements to street signs, showing how parallel lines and a transversal create perfect pairs.
When Triangles Bend: The Hidden Geometry of Curved Surfaces
Discover why triangles on Earth don't add up to 180° like in school and how spherical geometry powers GPS and navigation.
Dartboards and Drones: How Randomness Helps Us Find Area
What do dart throws, satellites and oil spill clean-ups have in common? They all use Monte Carlo methods—random sampling—to estimate areas when rulers can’t reach. Discover this playful maths trick and try it yourself!