
Paddy MacMahon calculates tangents and turning points without calculus

Albert Wood returns to introduce the work that has won mathematics’ most famous award this year.

Books, business and barns are the topics readers have sent in to the professor's postbox this issue

Sam Hartburn orders wine by the barrel, but wonders if she's getting the most wine

Vote for your favourite picture of a scorpion

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