mathematics in sport
Why rankings don't work
In this issue we venture to the very extremes of human experience. We explore the life and work of Kurt Gödel, who would have turned a hundred this year, and who stunned the maths world by pinning down the limits of logic. We tremble with NASA astronaut Michael Foale, as he tells us of a space odyssey that depended on three little equations. We map out the future of life after Armageddon. And we find out what on Earth to do with a group.
Learn about the aerodynamics of footballs and perfect your free kick.
How to count without counting
Goal keepers defend against the maths of the new World Cup ball
With the rugby world cup in full swing, it's time to look at some numbers
A mathematical improbability in the Third Round of the FA Cup could have upset the Premiership sides.
