Maths at the Movies: The Martian

Another sexy, sexy episode this week as we are joined by the NAKED MATHEMATICIAN

Dr Thomas Crawford

Get ready to feel dull by comparison!

Today's discussion points include:

• Everyone's links to Countdown;
• Thomas tells us about the Greeks;
• Can you tell the difference between Jeff Daniels and Jeff Bridges?

So put your feet up, get comfortable and get naked, as we talk about this week's movie The Martian.

If you're into watching The Martian, you can follow the link below.

Further reading links:

• There is actually a website that maintains a fact file on every episode of Countdown. Why not have a look at how Ben did?
• Recently the rover Opportunity made the news as it lasted 5,352 sols after being planned for only 90 sols, but what did it discover?

• Fancy having a go at surviving through The Martian's maths problems?

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