Statistics

To mark Women in Mathematics Day, two early career mathematicians – Dr Wei Huang and Dr Astrid Zeman – share their inspirations, achievements, ambitions and hobbies

Parasite resistance to anti-malaria drugs is a growing challenge, but by using mathematical models researchers can track different types of resistance to help agencies target effective treatments

Large-scale testing is key to controlling COVID-19 and statistical modelling shows that analysing grouped samples can give a better and more efficient indication of the prevalence of disease

Innovative COVID-19 treatment trials enable us to quickly hone in on the most promising treatments, saving time and potentially saving lives

We asked some of our prominent mathematicians to share with us who their favourite maths heroines are and why

Finding a mathematical proof is a long, difficult process – involving trial-and-error, grunt work and the occasional eureka moment

New software based on statistical probability principles is helping forecast our flu season, and could also identify the level of threat of a bioterrorist attack