information theory
The mathematics underlying today's complex telephone networks is still based on his work. Erlang was the first person to study the problem of telephone networks.
We explore the differences between mathematical literacy and mathematical fluency; there's the first of a new series specially for students, and find out how you can get your own copy of the great new Plus poster!
In what will now be a regular feature, mathematician and cosmologist John D. Barrow shares some maths that's amused and intrigued him.
You will often hear it said that we live in
the "Information Age" - but are we drowning
in this sea of information?
And, can you be a mathematician without being good at sums?
Tell us what you think!
