Hannah Mary Fry
Person
Hannah Fry is a British mathematician, author, and broadcaster who serves as the Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge. She is a fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge, and is widely recognized for her work in urban mathematical modeling and science communication on platforms like the BBC.
Works by Hannah Mary Fry
2 episodes featuring Hannah Mary Fry
The Rest Is Science
A kendama turns catching into a lesson in physics
The episode shows how a simple skill toy exposes the mechanics of balance, prediction, materials, and learning before extending those ideas to swimming and planetary science.
Sep 30, 2026 · 41 min
The Rest Is Science
Fountain pens turn fluid dynamics into a personal ritual
The episode shows how capillary action, air pressure and nib design make an everyday writing tool a compact lesson in engineering and preference.
Sep 23, 2026 · 1h 7m