Engineers, by Rhona Stephens

If you want to build a bridge, design a road, improve a fridge; if you require a dam or weir, consult an engineer. Engineers experiment, imagine, sketch, design, invent. They build and test. And if they fail, they look again at each detail to find where they must make...

Eat Your Fractals! by Claire Lewis

A mathematician’s favourite tea is Romanesco broccoli. This classy cauli has the edge compared to other types of veg, because – and this is really great – it’s maths in action on your plate! A Fibonacci-style display, which counts towards your five-a-day! A perfect...

Heartfelt Affection, by Jane Trenholm

Jane Trenholm enjoyed being a primary school teacher in Jersey and Hong Kong, but her favourite job was being an ‘IMPS Trainer’. Sadly, no tiny magical creatures were involved, but teaching First Aid to classes visiting an Oxford hospital was still great fun. Jane...