The Numberphile Podcast

Grant Sanderson, mathematics communicator and creator of 3Blue1Brown, explores AI’s growing role in mathematical research and creative work. They discuss handcrafted animation, AI-generated copycats, breakthroughs from Erdős problems to Navier–Stokes, and why attribution matters. The conversation also examines motivated explanations, the future work of mathematicians, and whether machines can preserve the human wonder of proof and discovery.

Zvezda Stankova, UC Berkeley mathematics professor and researcher on STEM preparedness, makes the case for reintroducing standardized testing in admissions. She discusses how SATs provide common metrics, pandemic-era testing disruptions, observed drops in calculus readiness, and the campaign that gathered thousands of signatures calling for change.

Destin Sandlin discusses missile testing, astronaut applications, and why he created the wildly popular YouTube channel Smarter Every Day.YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Anmaky0KkswListen to the latest Signals & Threads podcast episode: https://jane-st.co/Numberphile-ST-WillWilsonCheck out other episodes Signals & Threads here: https://jane-st.co/Numberphile-SignalsandThreadsDestin’s YouTube channel is Smarter Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/smartereverydayWe also co-hosts the podcast No Dumb Questions: https://www.nodumbquestions.fm/With thanks to the Ben Delo Foundation - https://delo.org/You can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patronsNumberphile is created by Brady Haran

Dan Harris is a chief meteorologist at the UK Met Office - https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/See him talking weather equations on Numberphile - https://youtu.be/YmZiq00CO60Dan's websites - https://www.roostweather.com/ and https://istheukhotrightnow.com/Check out some Met Office archive stuff at Brady's Objectivity channel - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd5y2WfrtsPrauSfrdFfkE7iZ-KG9pCzOWeather videos on Brady's Sixty Symbols channel - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcUY9vudNKBNpsv8AWUvJxbOl6S2pw8so Numberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetWith thanks to the Ben Delo Foundation - https://delo.org/You can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patronsNumberphile is created by Brady Haran

Hugo Duminil-Copin, a celebrated mathematician from the University of Geneva and recipient of the 2022 Fields Medal, shares his captivating journey through the world of mathematics. He discusses the unexpected pressures of winning the medal, the awkward moment he learned of his achievement, and how it transformed his public role. Hugo delves into his award-winning research on dependent percolation, the balance between outreach and ongoing research, and his desire for replica medals to inspire young minds, highlighting the joy of sharing math over mere accolades.

Sashko Olenchenko is doing a masters in mathematical physics with a sideline making videos on YouTube - occasionally interrupted by drone attacks from Russia. Here is his YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@aremathukrAnd you can support his work on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/AremathThe YouTube version of this podcast has captions available - https://youtu.be/Nd813Dg93BsNumberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetYou can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patronsNumberphile is created by Brady HaranI met with Sasko at the ‘From research to outreach’ conference in Les Diablerets, Switzerland - https://outreach.sciencesconf.org/?lang=en

Brady answers all manner of viewer questions about Numberphile - and a few unrelated topics too.Learn more about Jane Street’s Internships at - https://jane-st.co/internship-numberphile-pod-25A YouTube version of this episode - https://youtu.be/prT2YRwKc9wBreakfast Sound Checks - https://youtu.be/IMItxzSZs0EA list of Brady’s channels - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/projectsRubik interview - https://youtu.be/zkRxfmECWSMZeeman Medal Lecture - https://youtu.be/tsZkzxEhpHkThe fastest ever snooker 147 - https://youtu.be/9D2rFMPN9jsGraham’s Number - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKZEG7KVg6HfdN2uWFLIB5q6174 - https://youtu.be/d8TRcZklX_QEpic Circles - https://youtu.be/sG_6nlMZ8f4Brady in Antarctica - https://www.bradyharanblog.com/antarctica-introThe Unmade Podcast - https://www.unmade.fm/Bibledex - https://www.youtube.com/bibledexThe White Gloves of Destiny - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd5y2WfrtsPq03H4uZSvJCBYBeBDBOmQ0Boiling Water at Mt Everest - https://youtu.be/JTL4dj3Gx1oBrady Numbers on the OEIS - https://oeis.org/A247698Numberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetThanks also to Ben DeloYou can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

Chris Oates is a professor of statistics at Newcastle University - he got there despite being somewhat indecisive about his career.This episode was made possible by the Leverhulme Trust, a UK-based organisation which funds ambitious blue skies research across various disciplines - https://www.leverhulme.ac.ukProfessor Oates was the recipient of prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize - https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/philip-leverhulme-prize-winners-2023See a video with Professor Oates on Numberphile describing the Stein Paradox - https://youtu.be/FUQwijSDzg8Chris Oates webpage - https://oates.workNumberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetThanks also to Ben Delo.You can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons

Join Po-Ling Loh, an American theoretical statistician at the University of Cambridge, as she shares her fascinating journey from childhood in Wisconsin to mastering higher dimensional statistics and differential privacy. She delves into the playful influence of her math-loving family and the challenges faced during her PhD at Berkeley. Loh provides insights on the cultural differences in academia between the US and UK while emphasizing the importance of mentorship in statistics. Plus, she shares humorous tales from her transition to life in the UK.

There’s a new largest known prime number and we speak to all the key players, including the discoverer Luke Durant. Also featured in the podcast are George Woltman from GIMPS, James Grime, and Matt Parker.Extended interviews (as videos) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWIWS5Jd3k5QHdc0kxwfnZMgMatt Parker’s epic video on Stand-up Maths is here: https://youtu.be/zsyGRDrDfbINumberphile’s main video on the discovery is here: https://youtu.be/Yp4ilFOtoegThe GIMPS press release is here: https://www.mersenne.org/primes/?press=M136279841GIMPS: https://www.mersenne.orgMore Numberphile videos on Mersenne Primes from over the year: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt5AfwLFPxWKsTwVXpLscZdfiiqAkkGCANumberphile is supported by Jane Street - https://www.numberphile.com/jane-streetYou can support Numberphile on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/numberphileHere are our Patrons - https://www.numberphile.com/patrons