Author of The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets, Fermat's Last Theorem, The Code Book, Big Bang & Trick or Treatment?
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Please RT and share with anyone who would be a great online maths tutor. We need folk with skill and experience, who want to nurture the next generation of mathematicians (increasing the number and diversity of excellent mathematicians). parallel.org.uk/tutorinfo
MATHS TUTORS & TEACHERS - Parallel needs you! We have 350 more students starting in Sept & at least 500 more joining in Jan, so we need more online tutors. You pick the times/days that work for you & we pay! Find out more + meet our current tutors here parallel.org.uk/tutorinfo
The latest great book from @jimalkhalili is out now! ON TIME (about time!) - amazon.co.uk/Time-Physics-Th…
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Dear parents and teachers, Maths Circles are coming to Edinburgh and Leeds! We invite all students aged 11-15 who enjoy mathematics and problem-solving to join. Sessions are weekly and free of charge. You can find more details here wesolveproblems.org.uk/maths….
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I have put together a free, self guided, magic walking tour of edinburgh. Come take a look and join in.
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❗️Nominations are open❗️
The 2026 John Maddox Prize, supported by @royalsociety is now open for nominations!
Celebrate researchers who have championed evidence when the powerful (and sometimes the public) didn't want to listen.
Nominate or enter👇️
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It's great to see that my book BIG BANG has been translated into Portuguese and is now available in Brazil. BTW, good luck in this evening's match versus Japan! amazon.com.br/Big-bang-desco…
The very clever and charming @jimalkhalili has just started a new YouTube channel - Baffled - you can watch him talking about time travel here youtube.com/watch?v=c63XUCGg…
I really enjoyed using the HUMAN RESOURCES coding app with my two sons. apps.apple.com/us/app/human-… Does anybody have any other recommendations?
UCL Maths Dept is celebrating its 200th birthday - schools are invited to bring students and join the party! "Public Engagement Talks: 11:30-17:00"
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We have just published an article in nature criticising meta-analysis , which is a widely used way of putting studies together and making decisions. Read for free here rdcu.be/fgqIE @KPUNews
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Hi - I have a new 3 min survey on magic and it would be wonderful if you can take part - thank you! herts.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/f…
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Hi there – I wonder if you can help out with a survey that I am doing about paranormal experiences. It takes about 15 minutes, and you have to be over 18. Believers and sceptics most welcome! Thank you!
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Dear parents and teachers, Maths Circles are coming to Durham! In collaboration with the @durham_uni Maths Department, we invite all students in years 7-10 who enjoy mathematics and problem-solving to join. Sessions are weekly and free of charge. See more wesolveproblems.org.uk/maths….
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The Lancet refuses to retract Banerjee’s fraud (a follow up from Dr Peter Wilmshurst)
The latest blog from Dr Peter Wilmshurst
Lancet publication links fraudsters and institutional corruption
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