Dr Nick Beaton is a research fellow in mathematics at the University of Melbourne. Unlike most mathematicians, his research really does just involve adding numbers to count things. You can follow him on Twitter @nrbeaton. He tells the story of the Hungarian mathematician Paul Erdős.

Dr Nick Beaton on Paul Erdős

Each month The Laborastory brings together five scientists from diverse backgrounds to share the story of their science hero.

Hear the tragedies and triumphs of the men and women who made science their passion and left legacies that inspire the scientists of today.

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Each month The Laborastory brings together five scientists from diverse backgrounds to share the story of their science hero. Hear the tragedies and triumphs of the men and women who made science their passion and left legacies that inspire the scientists of today.

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Dr Nick Beaton on Paul Erdős

Dr Nick Beaton on Paul Erdős