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David Sheard explores the rich mathematics and history behind the Apollonian packing, and the cover of issue 11

Swing on a magnetic pendulum into our autumn 2018 issue. Topological tic-tac-toe, maths, cake, categories, plus all your favourite regulars.

This month’s round up of mathematical blog posts from all over the internet

Sam Hartburn bakes your favourite fractal

Mary Somerville fights against social mores to become one of the leading mathematicians of her time.

Applying game theory to evolution