You may not realise it, but the mathematical sciences have a pervasive, direct and fundamental role in our lives. As technology begins to play a part in virtually every aspect of modern society, the mathematical sciences are becoming indispensible.

Explore why maths matters in our lives - in security, telecommunications and the internet, the environment, finance and economics, industry, transport and travel, and in medicine and biology.

This brochure was launched at a reception at the House of Commons on 28 February 2007.

See Also

• Why Maths Matters - press release