Numberphile Courses

New Pi Formula Discovery - Interview with Sinha and Saha

Interview with physicists who discovered a new formula for Pi, discussing their groundbreaking research and its implications for mathematics and physics. Insights into the process of scientific discovery and collaboration.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Lazy Way to Cut Pizza - Mathematical Approach

Discover a mathematical approach to cutting pizza efficiently, exploring geometry and optimization in a fun, accessible way with Oxford mathematician Tom Crawford.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Clever Way to Count Tanks - World War II Statistical Analysis

Discover how mathematics and probability solved the mystery of Nazi Germany's tank production during World War II, featuring insights from Dr James Grime on this fascinating historical application.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

New Recipe for Pi - A Novel Approach to Calculating Pi

Discover a groundbreaking approach to calculating pi, featuring insights from physicists Sinha and Saha on their innovative method that connects string theory to this fundamental constant.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Goldbach Conjecture with Twin Primes

Dr. James Grime explores a fascinating variation of the Goldbach Conjecture involving twin primes, offering insights into number theory and prime number relationships in this engaging mathematical discussion.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Does -1/12 Protect Us From Infinity? - Revisiting the Sum of Integers

Professor Tony Padilla revisits the controversial sum of integers equaling -1/12, exploring new insights and mathematical implications in this intriguing Numberphile video on infinite series.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Return of -1/12 - Exploring Divergent Series in Mathematics

Explore the controversial sum 1+2+3+... = -1/12 with UC Berkeley's Tony Feng. Delve into mathematical concepts, interpretations, and the ongoing debate surrounding this intriguing result.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Absolute Primes

Explore absolute primes, also known as permutable and anagrammatic primes, with Dr. James Grime. Discover their unique properties and relationship to circular primes in this engaging mathematical discussion.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pokémon and Geometric Distributions

Explore the fascinating intersection of Pokémon and mathematics with Tom Crawford, delving into geometric distributions and probability theory in this engaging Numberphile video.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Hydra Game - Hercules vs the Mathematical Monster

Explore the fascinating Hydra Game with mathematician Tom Crawford, delving into its connection to Hercules and its intriguing mathematical properties in this engaging Numberphile video.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Prime Constant

Explore the fascinating prime constant with mathematician Matt Parker, uncovering its unique properties and significance in number theory. Gain insights into this hidden mathematical gem.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Discovery of the World's Biggest Prime Number

Discover the fascinating journey of Luke Durant's groundbreaking discovery of the world's largest prime number through interviews and insights from key figures in mathematical research.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Odd Property of the Sierpiński Triangle

Uncover fascinating connections between the Sierpiński Triangle, Fermat Primes, and constructible polygons in this engaging exploration of mathematical concepts.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mathematical Knot Surfaces and Their Properties

Explore the fascinating intersection of mathematics and crochet as experts Sophie Maclean and Ayliean MacDonald demonstrate how knot theory relates to surfaces and topology through hands-on examples.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Fascinating Frog Problem

Explore a captivating mathematical puzzle involving frogs jumping on lily pads with Oxford mathematician Tom Crawford. Dive into problem-solving techniques and discover unexpected connections in this engaging discussion.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video