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Stage 1::[problem*] The animals' sports day

One day five small animals in my garden were going to have a sports day. They decided to have a swimming race, a running race, a high jump and a long jump. Read more.

Stage 3::[problem*] The Olympic flame: are you in the 95%?

95% of people in Britain should live within 10 miles of the route of the Olympic Torch tour. Is this true? Read more.

From planets to universes (part II)

Martin Rees

This is the second part of the lecture given by Astronomer Royal Martin Rees at Stephen Hawkings birthday symposium.

This article is based on a lecture given by Martin Rees at Stephen Hawking's 70th birthday symposium. It is published here by permission. It's the second part of the article — you can read the first part here.

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'The maths handbook'

The maths handbook: Everyday maths made simple

Richard Elwes

Richard Elwes' Maths handbook is a lucid presentation of basic mathematics facts. It is intended for those who "were never any good at mathematics," for grown-ups who wish they remembered more of the maths they studied as children, or those who are intimidated by the subject. It is the latter point the author is most passionate about.

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