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The overlooked mathematicians of history
A global history of mathematics, from ancient China to the Middle East
The Overlooked Mathematicians of History
Exploring the global history of mathematics
What do windscreen splats tell us about insect decline?
We ask whether the ‘windscreen phenomenon’ suggests falling numbers of insects
What do windscreen splats tell us about insect decline?
We ask whether the ‘windscreen phenomenon’ suggests falling numbers of insects
Greedy jobs and the gender pay gap
Tim Harford discusses the work of Nobel Economics prize winner Claudia Goldin
Greedy jobs and the gender pay gap
Tim Harford discusses the work of Nobel Economics prize winner Claudia Goldin
Are half the words in English from French?
We ask whether almost half the words in the English language are of French origin.
Are half the words in English from French?
We ask whether almost half the words in the English language are of French origin.
Vaccine claims, Alzheimer's treatment and Tim's Parkrun times
We debunk claims about excess deaths and the vaccine made by YouTuber John Campbell.
Vaccine claims, Alzheimer's treatment and Tim's Parkrun times
We debunk claims about excess deaths and the covid vaccine made by YouTuber John Campbell