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John Conway
Image Source: Thane Plambeck, CC BY 2.0

Jamie is a second year mathematics student at Christ’s College Cambridge. His main interests are in group theory, number theory, and a touch of algebraic geometry.

Issue 19
Drinks orders, integer mysteries and the new LMS president feature in our SS24 issue! Plus all your favourite puzzles & columns.
Significant figures: John Conway
The story of an unforgettable mathematician.
Complex numbers and algebra
Exploring the beauty of complex numbers, their origins and why they are important
Review of The Element in the Room
Reviewing this week's conundrum prize... science-y stuff staring you in the face!
Cardioids in coffee cups
Staring at your coffee, you wonder whether the light reflecting in cup really is a cardioid curve...
Pretend numbers
20 questions, the axiom of choice and colouring sequences.

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Issue 19

Significant figures: John Conway

Complex numbers and algebra

Review of The Element in the Room

Cardioids in coffee cups

Pretend numbers