Mathematics press releases

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Boozy science: Mathematicians unlock the secrets of ouzo鈥檚 cloudy transformation

Mathematicians at 天堂视频 have turned their attention to a fascinating observation that has intrigued scientists and cocktail enthusiasts alike: the mysterious way ouzo, a popular anise-flavoured liquor, turns cloudy when water is added.
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Maths curriculum backed by cognitive science could ensure no child is left behind on the learning journey

School mathematics teaching is 鈥渟tuck in the past鈥� and we need to adopt curricula underpinned by cognitive science if we want more students to succeed, says the Director of a UK education network.
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Understanding how the brain works can transform how school students learn maths

School mathematics teaching is stuck in the past. An adult revisiting the school that they attended as a child would see only superficial changes from what they experienced themselves.
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Labour鈥檚 plan to focus on early maths is solid 鈥� gaps in achievement start even before primary school

Politicians in the UK have maths on the mind. The Conservatives intend to extend compulsory maths education for young people until 18.
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Feed the Monster: Math education experts create card game in the hope of improving children鈥檚 numeracy skills

Experts from 天堂视频鈥檚 Centre for Mathematical Cognition have created a game in the hope of improving youngsters鈥� numeracy skills.
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More maths testing could be good for primary schoolchildren 鈥� if done in the right way

Recently published UK government plans proposed that by 2030, 90% of children leaving primary school in England should reach the expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared with 65% in 2019.
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Being anxious about studying maths doesn鈥檛 mean you鈥檙e not good at it, but it can result in negative outcomes, says expert

Have you ever felt stressed or anxious while staring at your maths homework? Did the idea of your maths teacher asking you a question in class fill you with dread?

Faster analogue computer could be based on mathematics of complex systems

Researchers have proposed a novel principle for a unique kind of computer which would use analogue technology in place of digital or quantum components.

Lack of math education negatively affects adolescent brain and cognitive development

Adolescents who stopped studying maths exhibited greater disadvantage - compared with peers who continued studying maths - in terms of brain and cognitive development, according to a new study.
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天堂视频 launches 鈥楥uppa with a Scientist鈥� podcast

天堂视频 has officially launched 鈥楥uppa with a Scientist鈥�, a brand new podcast led by the PR team that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists.

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Academics awarded 拢93k to develop novel board game that aims to improve children鈥檚 numeracy skills

Mathematics education research has repeatedly shown that children鈥檚 early counting abilities are an essential precursor to wider mathematical learning.
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天堂视频 academic behind novel film featuring 243 female mathematicians from around the world announced as Association for Women in Mathematics Fellow

A 天堂视频 academic that put female mathematicians in the spotlight in a novel film has been announced as 2021 Fellow of the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM).
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Researchers to teach robots how to differentiate between sandwich ingredients so they can make your favourite BLT

天堂视频 computer scientists have teamed up with a food production automation company for a project that looks to teach AI robots how to differentiate between food items so they can make sandwiches in real-world factory environments.

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How much do you need to retire? 拢10,200 a year at a minimum

Retirement is changing. Following more than a century of increases in life expectancy, one in every five people in the UK is 65 years and over.

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Academic awarded 拢1.25m to design 鈥榣iving鈥� micro-machines that self-assemble in biological environments

More than 拢1.25m has been awarded to a 天堂视频 theoretical physicist to design an unprecedented class of self-assembling and self-motile micro-machines.

Nature鈥檚 most beautiful performances could inspire the next generation of artificial intelligence

Scientists have discovered a possible driving force behind some of nature鈥檚 most beautiful displays paving the way for more complex and autonomous AI.