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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

10 years of the “Is this prime?” game – time to analyse more results https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/10-years-of-the-is-this-prime-game-time-to-analyse-more-results/

The Aperiodical

10 years of the “Is this prime?” game – time to analyse more results

Can you believe it’s been 10 years since I made the “Is this prime?” game? I sort of can, because I set myself a reminder about it in my calendar. Back in 2016, the game had been …

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

Prime time: now with annoying notifications! https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/prime-time-now-with-annoying-notifications/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 53 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/double-maths-first-thing-issue-53/

The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 53

Double Maths First Thing could be Rotterdam or anywhere Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the joy and delight in doing maths. I’m on a bit of a buzz at t…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 5mo ago

Review: Huge Numbers by Richard Elwes https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/review-huge-numbers-by-richard-elwes/

The Aperiodical

Review: Huge Numbers by Richard Elwes

There’s a story about a child mathematician talking to an older mathematician and saying “I think the biggest number is a TRILLION.” The grown-up says “OK, but what about a …

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 51 https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/double-maths-first-thing-issue-51/

The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 51

Double Maths First Thing saw two shooting stars last night Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the joy of thinking mathematically, solving problems and generally…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 5mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 55 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/double-maths-first-thing-issue-55/

The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 55

Double Maths First Thing: Northerly 3-5, moderate, fair, good, some kraken later. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the joy and delight of doing maths, solving…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 54 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/double-maths-first-thing-issue-54/

The Aperiodical

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 54

Double Maths First Thing is playing 1D chess. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the delight and joy of doing maths, and trying really hard to communicate that …

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Aperiodical News Roundup – March 2026 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/aperiodical-news-roundup-march-2026/

The Aperiodical

Aperiodical News Roundup – March 2026

Here’s a quick round-up of maths internet news this month! Progress has been made on the Lonely Runner problem, which concerns when runners of different speeds going round a track will meet u…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 5mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 56 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/double-maths-first-thing-issue-56/

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Double Maths First Thing: Issue 56

Double Maths First Thing no longer runs marathons. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the joy and delight of doing maths, figuring things out and generally taki…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 49 https://aperiodical.com/2026/01/double-maths-first-thing-issue-49/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

New podcast episode! Mathematical Objects: A Norbert Wiener Story https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/mathematical-objects-a-norbert-wiener-story/

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Mathematical Objects: A Norbert Wiener Story

A conversation about mathematics inspired by a piece of folklore. Presented by Katie Steckles and Peter Rowlett.

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 52 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/double-maths-first-thing-issue-52/

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Double Maths First Thing: Issue 52

Double Maths First Thing insists it’s March 32nd Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the joy and delight in mathematical thinking. After the clock change a…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

Number Builder: can you build up from 1 to the target? https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/number-builder-can-you-build-up-from-1-to-the-target/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

New podcast episode! Mathematical Objects: Certified Mathematical Object sticker with Chris Nho https://aperiodical.com/2026/01/mathematical-objects-certified-mathematical-object-sticker-with-chris-nho/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 50 https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/double-maths-first-thing-issue-50/

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Double Maths First Thing: Issue 50

Double Maths First Thing is singing powerful songs Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread the joy, delight and frustration of doing maths. Welcome to episode 50! Th…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

Carnival of Maths 249 https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/carnival-of-maths-249/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

Aperiodical News Roundup – February 2026 https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/aperiodical-news-roundup-february-2026/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4E https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/double-maths-first-thing-issue-4e/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4C https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/double-maths-first-thing-issue-4c/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

Carnival of Maths 248 https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/carnival-of-maths-248/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4B https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/double-maths-first-thing-issue-4b/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 8mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4A https://aperiodical.com/2026/02/double-maths-first-thing-issue-4a/

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 6mo ago

Carnival of Maths 250 https://aperiodical.com/2026/04/carnival-of-maths-250/

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Carnival of Maths 250

The next issue of the Carnival of Mathematics, rounding up blog posts from the month of March 2026, is now online at Tom Rocks Maths. The Carnival rounds up maths blog posts from all over the inter…

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The Aperiodical @aperiodical@mathstodon.xyz

· 7mo ago

Double Maths First Thing: Issue 49 https://aperiodical.com/2026/03/double-maths-first-thing-issue-49-2/

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Double Maths First Thing: Issue 4F

Double Maths First Thing is remembering how icosahedra work. Hello! My name is Colin and I am a mathematician on a mission to spread joy, delight and just satisfaction in doing maths. This week&#82…

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