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Mathematicians have long wondered how “shapes of constant width” behave in higher dimensions. A surprisingly simple construction has given them an answer. In 1986, after the space shuttle Challenger ...

Complete this interactive activity to find out more about 3D shapes and then put your knowledge to the test. Cubes have 6 flat faces which are all the same size. Everyday things that have the shape of ...

Maths and art may not seem like obvious bedfellows but artist Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova has developed her own unique style based on her love of art, design and geometry. Colourful and geometric prints ...