Double Maths First Thing is what the internet used to be like before billionaires bought it. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to share joy and delight in maths. I&#8217…

The Aperiodical

19.11.2024

Social media and mathematical chat | The Aperiodical

A brief update about the state of social media. A couple of years ago, I wrote about the decline of Twitter and how I was going to consciously shift my activity to Mathstodon. Just over a year ago,…

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16.11.2024

Any way you cut it | The Aperiodical

I’d like to cut a rectangle into a 3×4 grid of squares. To minimise the number of cuts, should I cut three long strips first, or four short strips? Does it matter?

The Aperiodical

13.11.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue A | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is where there area 10 kinds of people: those who understand hexadecimal, and F others. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to share joy and delig…

The Aperiodical

09.11.2024

Mathematical Objects: Parallelepiped with Ayliean MacDonald | The Aperiodical

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a very special parallelepiped. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Ayliean.

The Aperiodical

07.11.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 9 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is like a diet MathsJam, some of the flavour but only a hint of the joy. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread delight in my beloved subje…

The Aperiodical

05.11.2024

Carnival of Maths 233 | The Aperiodical

The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of October 2024, is now online at Math Intersect Programming. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all o…

The Aperiodical

03.11.2024

Aperiodical News Roundup – October 2024 | The Aperiodical

Here’s a roundup of some of the maths-related news from this month we didn’t otherwise cover here!

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30.10.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 8 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s refuge from the kids’ obsession with Odd Squad. Hello, and welcome to Double Maths First Thing! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a missio…

The Aperiodical

25.10.2024

Mathematical Objects: An area the size of Wales | The Aperiodical

A conversation about mathematics inspired by an area the size of Wales. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

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23.10.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 7 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is part of Colin’s fight against the forces of tedium. Hello, and welcome to Double Maths First Thing! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician, on a mission to spre…

The Aperiodical

17.10.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 6 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is to maths news what the noticeboard outside the coffee shop is to theorems Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread delight and joy while m…

The Aperiodical

11.10.2024

Mathematical Objects: A ballot with Sam Hansen | The Aperiodical

A conversation about election mathematics inspired by a ballot. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Sam Hansen. For more from Sam and the Carry the Two podcast check o…

The Aperiodical

09.10.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 5 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is, fundamentally, somewhere for Colin to dump all his open tabs. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread mathematical mirth, geometric joy,…

The Aperiodical

08.10.2024

Aperiodical News Roundup – September 2024 | The Aperiodical

Here’s a round-up of mathematical news stories from last month.

The Aperiodical

05.10.2024

Carnival of Maths 232 | The Aperiodical

The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of September 2024, is now online at Storm Bear World. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all over the …

The Aperiodical

02.10.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s weekly news bulletin. Although it’s more like a nerfpelletin, honestly. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to help everyon…

The Aperiodical

27.09.2024

Mathematical Objects: Space-filling curves | The Aperiodical

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a space-filling curve. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

The Aperiodical

25.09.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 3 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s weekly assortment of mathematical news. Or what time’s manacle. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread joy and delig…

The Aperiodical

24.09.2024

Philip Henslowe’s Card Trick | The Aperiodical

In a dimly-lit tavern on the South Bank of the Thames, Philip Henslowe — builder and owner of the Rose Theatre — is celebrating the success of Shakespeare’s latest blockbuster, He…

The Aperiodical

18.09.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 2 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s weekly newsletter. Usually several letters, arranged into words. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread joy and delight th…

The Aperiodical

13.09.2024

Mathematical Objects: Low bridge sign with Adam Townsend | The Aperiodical

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a low bridge sign. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett, with special guest Adam Townsend. The plot discussed around 11 minutes and various oth…

The Aperiodical

12.09.2024

Carnival of Maths 231 | The Aperiodical

The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of August 2024, is now online at Maths for Life. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all over the inter…

The Aperiodical

11.09.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 1 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s weekly news summary. Or autumnal, if you’re reading this after the equinox. You can sign up to receive it in your inbox on a Wednesday morning here. Hello!…

The Aperiodical

04.09.2024

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 0 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing is Colin’s weekly news round-up. Or round-down, if the fractional part is smaller than a half. You can sign up to receive it in your inbox on a Wednesday morning here…

The Aperiodical

31.08.2024

Aperiodical News Roundup – August 2024 | The Aperiodical

Here’s a quick round-up of some news stories from this month. Awards The Royal Society has announced its award winners for 2024, which include mathematicians Ingrid Daubechies (Bakerian Medal…

The Aperiodical

29.08.2024

\(-e^{i\pi}\) to Watch: Science Rapper | The Aperiodical

In this series of posts, we’ll be featuring mathematical video and streaming channels from all over the internet, by speaking to the creators of the channel and asking them about what they do…

The Aperiodical

08.08.2024

Matrix multiplication doesn’t work like that | The Aperiodical

Earlier this week I posted a matrix multiplication worksheet on Mastodon. If you do some of these, you might spot what’s funny about them. For example. \[ \Large \begin{bmatrix}\color{navy}{4…

The Aperiodical

05.08.2024

Aperiodical News Roundup – June/July 2024 | The Aperiodical

Here’s a round-up of some news we didn’t cover on the Aperiodical in the last couple of months.

The Aperiodical

05.08.2024

Carnival of Maths 230 | The Aperiodical

The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of July 2024, is now online at Theorem of the Day. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all over the int…

The Aperiodical

03.08.2024

Row \( \sqrt{-1} \) of Pascal’s triangle | The Aperiodical

Hi! My name is Colin, and I am a PROPER mathematician now. I’ve made a contribution to the Online Encyclopaedia of Integer Sequences.

The Aperiodical

23.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, the final! | The Aperiodical

Here’s the final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Over the past month, we’ve heard from 16 interesting mathematicians and whittled them down to just 2. Today, we’re pitting Mat…

The Aperiodical

19.07.2024

Carnival of Maths 229 | The Aperiodical

The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of June 2024, is now online at Cavmaths. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all over the internet, inc…

The Aperiodical

18.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Semi-final 2 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the second semi-final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Angela Tabiri against Ayliean. Take a look at both pitches, vote for the bit of maths that made you…

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17.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Semi-final 1 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the first semi-final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Fran Herr against Matt Enlow. Take a look at both pitches, vote for the bit of maths that made you d…

The Aperiodical

13.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 4 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the last quarter-final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Ayliean against Dave Richeson. Take a look at both pitches, vote for the bit of maths that made yo…

The Aperiodical

12.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 3 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the third quarter-final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Fran Watson against Fran Herr. It’s an extravafranza! Take a look at both pitches, vote for…

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11.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 2 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the second quarter-final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Angela Tabiri against Howie Hua. Take a look at both pitches, vote for the bit of maths that mad…

The Aperiodical

10.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 1 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the first quarter-final match of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Benjamin Dickman against Matt Enlow. Take a look at both pitches, vote for the bit of maths that …

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08.07.2024

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Round 1, Match 8 | The Aperiodical

Here’s the eighth and final match in Round 1 of The Big Internet Math-Off. Today, we’re pitting Dave Richeson against Kit Yates. Take a look at both pitches, vote for the bit of maths t…

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Double Maths First Thing: Issue B | The Aperiodical

Social media and mathematical chat | The Aperiodical

Any way you cut it | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue A | The Aperiodical

Mathematical Objects: Parallelepiped with Ayliean MacDonald | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 9 | The Aperiodical

Carnival of Maths 233 | The Aperiodical

Aperiodical News Roundup – October 2024 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 8 | The Aperiodical

Mathematical Objects: An area the size of Wales | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 7 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 6 | The Aperiodical

Mathematical Objects: A ballot with Sam Hansen | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 5 | The Aperiodical

Aperiodical News Roundup – September 2024 | The Aperiodical

Carnival of Maths 232 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4 | The Aperiodical

Mathematical Objects: Space-filling curves | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 3 | The Aperiodical

Philip Henslowe’s Card Trick | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 2 | The Aperiodical

Mathematical Objects: Low bridge sign with Adam Townsend | The Aperiodical

Carnival of Maths 231 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 1 | The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 0 | The Aperiodical

Aperiodical News Roundup – August 2024 | The Aperiodical

\(-e^{i\pi}\) to Watch: Science Rapper | The Aperiodical

Matrix multiplication doesn’t work like that | The Aperiodical

Aperiodical News Roundup – June/July 2024 | The Aperiodical

Carnival of Maths 230 | The Aperiodical

Row \( \sqrt{-1} \) of Pascal’s triangle | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, the final! | The Aperiodical

Carnival of Maths 229 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Semi-final 2 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Semi-final 1 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 4 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 3 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 2 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Quarter-final 1 | The Aperiodical

The Big Internet Math-Off 2024, Round 1, Match 8 | The Aperiodical

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