Math/Statistics

The best statistical analysis may be no match for luck.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Enthusiasts can greatly influence the adoption of new ideas.
Ker Than, Contributor
New mathematical models explore why some vaccines are more effective than others.
Ker Than, Contributor
Don't bet on all electric cars taking over for more than a decade, researchers indicate.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Manufacturers may overestimate U.S. customers' need for long-range electric vehicles.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Game theory provides a clue.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Ballot length could also affect lines at polls.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Why Russian is harder to learn than English.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
New research reveals how ocean litter moves around the world.
Patricia Waldron, Contributor
Your insurer could soon know a lot more than how fast you drive.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Sometimes hour-to-hour weather events are more independent than at other times.
Chris Gorski, Editor
Two new studies suggest rising populations for famous predators.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor