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Living Proof: the Isaac Newton Institute podcastAuthor: Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences
The Isaac Newton Institute is the world's foremost mathematical research centre. Living Proof aims to highlight the diverse people and interconnected topics linked to its many activities. Interviewees range from visiting academics and lecturers to mathematicians, other scientists, musicians, artists, students, and prominent figures within the University of Cambridge and beyond. The podcast typically involves mathematical themes, but is specifically aimed at a general audience. The focus is on the subjects being interviewed and the social stories they have to tell, not just on the significance and details of the research they may be undertaking. We hope there is interest and inspiration here for everyone.- The Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (UK) is an international research centre based in Cambridge, UK. A part of the University of Cambridge, it has been hosting research programmes on mathematical themes since July 1992.Visit www.newton.ac.uk/news/ini-podcast Language: en Genres: Mathematics, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Revealing the secrets of Sanskrit mathematics with Prof Clemency Montelle - Episode #74
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Friday, 24 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailWe talk with Professor Clemency Montelle all about her work decoding the mathematics of ancient manuscripts. In a wide-ranging discussion, we cover some of the concepts that first arose in India, hear about a mentor who hosted meals based on ancient recipes, and learn how important cultural and historical context is for the questions that mathematicians ask.While she was at the INI, Professor Montelle delivered the Kirk Lecture for the Modern History of Mathematics Programme, which you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa2kN-li984 ---This episode was supported by the quantitative research firm G-Research, which has launched a new series of mathematical puzzles called G-Riddles. It's free to try and could win you a cash prize: https://www.gresearch.com/griddles/Living Proof is the podcast of the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge. The Isaac Newton Institute is a national and international visitor research institute. It runs research programmes on selected themes in mathematics and the mathematical sciences with applications over a wide range of science and technology. It attracts leading mathematical scientists from the UK and overseas to interact in research over an extended period.Produced by Jon Farrow.Edited by Keerthi Raj.Music: 'Origami' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au----**Correction** At 5:26, the date of the earliest numerical tables is the beginning of the second millenium before the Common Era.
