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Rounding up the weed killer cancer conundrum
We examine the cancer-causing potential of the weed killer glyphosate

Chess cheats and the GOAT
What a statistical analysis of chess moves can teach us about this ancient game.

Is Mansa Musa the richest person of all time?
Is the West African king, Mansa Musa, the richest person who ever lived?

Daylight saving time and heart attacks
Does the sudden loss of an hour of sleep raise the risk of having a heart attack?

The gender gap in tech
Are women really less likely than men to be hired for jobs in tech?

Insectageddon
Could insects go extinct in one hundred years?

How to make your artwork more valuable
Six top tips on how to get the best price for your art

When maths mistakes really matter
Tim Harford talks to Matt Parker about how simple maths mistakes can cause big problems.

Hyperinflation in Venezuela
Tim Harford on the astonishing speed of price rises in Venezuela; teenagers’ screen use

You Have 15,000 Likes!
When listener Helen got 15,000 likes on Tinder she questioned the stats behind swiping