Statistics

In recent months, the same headlines seem to keep cropping up in our newsfeeds. The reasons why are simple

The first attempt to rank countries by how much benefit their citizens get from the web has been unveiled. But what does it really mean?

An upcoming sky-dive has our resident statistician contemplating whether risky pursuits are a good idea.

In tests that offer a choice of answers, you can exploit hidden patterns to get full marks if you know how, says William Poundstone.

Your month of birth could influence your lifespan, mental health and even your eyesight. David Robson explains how.

An exhibition celebrates some of the important graphs, graphics and charts that have changed the way we see, interpret and understand the world around us.

Studies suggest that browsing Facebook can make you unhappy, says Justin Mullins. Why might that be?

Our smartest machines look nothing like we predicted. Does this new form of artificial intelligence need a different name?