What happened when a gambler asked for help from a mathematician? The formal study of Probability. Infinite Series is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV ...

Finding π using random numbers and probability. This short demonstrates a Monte Carlo approach, showing how randomness and statistics can converge to an accurate estimate of pi through repeated trials ...

Humans are not terribly good at accurately assessing probability and dealing with randomness. This may stem from these skills having little evolutionary value. We exhibit hindsight and confirmation ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. From coin flips to river levels to the placement of freckles, many events appear random at first glance—but dig a little deeper, and limits to the ...

Learning abstract concepts like probability can often be challenging without practical examples. For many, it becomes easier to grasp when these ideas are connected to real-life experiences or ...

It’s great to see the enthusiastic reader response to our first Insights puzzle. The puzzle has a deeply counterintuitive solution and raises philosophical questions about randomness and information.