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How risky is the contraceptive pill?
We look at the numbers behind the scary headlines about birth control.

How not to test public opinion
The survey by the Indian PM that breaks all the polling rules.

Good News on Renewables?
Renewable capacity has surpassed that of coal – is this good news?

Avoiding Asteroids
We’re getting better at spotting Earth-bound space rocks – but how safe are we?

Liberia’s Rape Statistic Debunked
Is the claim that three out of four women were raped during Liberia's civil war true?

Ice Cream Versus Aid
Does the world spend more on ice cream than on humanitarian aid?

Child Marriage and Dangerous Algorithms
Is a girl under 15 married every seven seconds? And beware dangerous algorithms

Escobar’s Cocaine Deaths
How many people die for every kilo of cocaine?

Algorithms, Crime and Punishment
When maths can get you locked up.

Sustainable Development Goals – Are There too Many?
Is there a better way of looking at the Sustainable Development Goals?