Maths in action
Where maths breaks out of the text book and gets busy in the real world.
Route masters?
Our scientists put trigonometry to the test in order to make a scale map of the island.
Additional support
Problems with adding up needn't stop you studying science - grab a calculator and get some help with maths.
Where do you stand?
If you were marooned on a desert island, how would you go about measuring latitude and longitude?
A hand with sums
Your ability with calculations could be down to your fingertips: how do humans set about learning about numbers?
Mathemagical
It can make Brad Pitt's buttocks wiggle and explain the death of fish. Meet mathematics, queen of the sciences.
Sample example
Does hanging around snooker halls make you a better player? And what does this tell us about medical studies and epidemiology?
Start from the finish
The final resting position of an object is the first clue to calculating its trajectory.
Have a try yourself
If, like the Rough Science team, you were stranded in a mystery location and asked 'where are you', how would you do?