Electricity from Waves
Mathematics Matters
Britain has a long and illustrious relationship with the sea. From the Spanish Armada and the Battle of Trafalgar, to […]
Mathematics Matters: Synoptic Paper
Mathematics Matters
Mathematics is often viewed as an abstract subject. It has the touch of the ethereal about it, a quaintness derived […]
Mathematical Modelling: Simulation for Soldiers
Mathematics Matters
Modern warfare has never been more technological or more intricate. The average soldier carries equipment the cost of which runs […]
All Aflutter: Reducing Car Bonnet Vibration
Mathematics Matters
Cars are a ubiquitous part of modern life and the UK automotive industry is a key part of the UK […]
Keeping it Cool: Controlling the Climate in Railway Stations
Mathematics Matters
Work is under way on the largest engineering project in Europe: Crossrail. The project will connect 37 railway stations spanning […]
On Your Bike: Accurately Measuring Cycling Numbers
Mathematics Matters
Cycling in the UK has seen somewhat of a revival over the past few years. With Bradley Wiggins’s maiden Tour […]
On the Radar Calibrating Air-traffic Control Antennas
Mathematics Matters
Air travel in the UK is on the rise again following a post-recession dip. In the first quarter of 2012 […]
A Smarter Future for Next Generation Local Electricity Networks
Mathematics Matters
As part of a Europe-wide endeavour to reduce carbon emissions and deploy sustainable energy sources, the UK government has set […]
Pharmaceuticals: From Molecules to Medicine
Mathematics Matters
How many tablets have you taken this week? Whether it is for pain relief, high blood pressure or diabetes, Britons […]
Quieter Skies: Reducing Aircraft Noise
Mathematics Matters
The UK is home to Europe’s noisiest airport. Heathrow has picked up this unwanted accolade thanks in part to the […]