More or Less: Behind the Stats - WS MoreOrLess: Big Numbers

How computers are fooled by big numbers. Chris Baraniuk, technology journalist, talks about the simple software bug that has led to explosions, missing space probes, and more. Plus, an update on the two mothers-to-be whose due dates we analysed earlier on in the year.

Published on Saturday, 16th May 2015.

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