Mathematicians

Schoolboy 'genius' solves puzzles posed by Sir Isaac Newton that have baffled mathematicians for 350 years

25 May 2012

Shouryya Ray, from Dresden, Germany, solved two fundamental particle dynamics theories which physicists have previously been able to calculate only by using powerful computers.

Math predicts size of clot-forming cells

25 May 2012

Mathematicians have helped biologists figure out why platelets, the cells that form blood clots, are the size and shape that they are. Because platelets are important both for healing wounds and in strokes and other conditions, a better understanding of how they form and behave could have wide implications.

Rory McIlroy: You must believe you are the best. I do

23 May 2012

World No1 tees off in first round of PGA Championship convinced the mathematicians correct with rankings.