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 everyone find the joy and delight in figuring things out. Art! Up in that London they have these days, the Piccadilly Circus ad boards are…
Mathematical Objects: Space-filling curves
A conversation about mathematics inspired by a space-filling curve. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS | List of episodes
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 3
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 delight through the medium of mathematics. It’s Wednesday morning and it’s time for Double Maths First Thing. On magic It’s probably a bit…
Philip Henslowe’s Card Trick
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, Henry VI Part I, among the cutthroats, actors and other lowlife of London. He spreads thirteen playing cards on a table in a circle. “Pick…
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 2
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 through the medium of mathematics. It’s Wednesday morning and it’s time for Double Maths First Thing. Number City! There’s only one place to…
Mathematical Objects: Low bridge sign with Adam Townsend
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 other photos are available on Adam’s Height Hunt website (spoilers for the episode’s twists and turns!). Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS…
Double Maths First Thing: Issue 1
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! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician. It’s Wednesday morning, and it’s Double Maths First Thing. Shape-ology Over on…