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Nobel Prize puzzle
How the economist who called markets efficient is sharing top award with his big critic.
The Hawthorne Effect
The social study that showed that workers are more productive if they are given attention
Have Mosquitoes Killed Half the World?
Have mosquitoes been responsible for the death of half the people who have ever lived?
Is the World's Population Growing Out of Control?
Is Sir David Attenborough right about global population projections?
Rush: Formula 1 Risk
How dangerous was motor-racing in the 1970s? Plus: environmental facts about plastic bags
Sexual Violence and Statistics in Asia
A report suggests almost a quarter of men in some Asian countries admit rape. Is it true?
The Death Toll in Syria
How accurate are the reported death estimates in the Syrian conflict?
Counting Climate Migrants
Is it true that environmental problems will create 200 million migrants?
Is Coffee Bad for You?
How dangerous is your daily caffeine fix?
The Magic of Maths
How a love of magic led to a love of maths for Stanford professor Persi Diaconis