A Further Five Numbers - Series 1
Simon Singh investigates the history of the most special numbers in maths
A Further Five Numbers - Series 1 - Episode 1
Simon Singh investigates the history of the most special numbers in maths. 1/5. One is the root of all counting.
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A Further Five Numbers - Series 1 - Episode 2
Simon Singh investigates the history of the most special numbers in maths. 2/5. The idea of doubling has established two as one of the most important tools in maths.
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A Further Five Numbers - Series 1 - Episode 3
Simon Singh investigates the history of the most special numbers in maths. 3/5: The number six is emerging as the key to understanding the nature of social networks.
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A Further Five Numbers - Series 1 - Episode 4
Simon Singh investigates the history of the most special numbers in maths. 4/5: Newton's Gravitational Constant G has enormous significance for the entire universe.
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A Further Five Numbers - Series 1 - Episode 5
Simon Singh investigates the history of special numbers in maths. 5/5: 1,729 is the smallest number that can be expressed as the sum of two perfect cubes in two different ways.
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