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Bea is a PhD student in the computer science department at UCL. Since joining the team she’s found that the other editors find the phrase ‘it needs more white space’ very triggering.

What’s hot and what’s not, Issue 18
Fashion is fleeting, Chalkdust regulars are not.
In conversation with Martin Hairer
We talk to the Fields medallist about his life, his work and his advice to his younger self.
Striking the right chord
How big are these random shapes? Submit an answer for a chance to win a prize!
Digging for roots in the complex plane
Bring your shovel, and dig with us to unearth some amazing results about polynomials
My life with mathematical tattoos
... and how Chalkdust played a role in one of them
Newsletter puzzles
These puzzles appeared in the Chalkdust newsletters. You can find the answers here and sign up for the newsletter here.