Imagine waking up thirsty at night and having to reach for a glass of water in the dark. Without a clear view, your brain has to estimate where the glass is and where your hand is—a challenge that ...

There are a number of types of uncertainty to consider when developing a probability distribution for a variable. Some of these are summarized briefly here ...

"Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one." This quote, often attributed to French philosopher Voltaire, captures the delicate and often paradoxical relationship humans ...

What does this weird symptom mean? Will I fail the test tomorrow? Did I remember to lock the door when I left the house? Will I have anyone to talk to at the party? What if I don't get that job I want ...

As we’re battling a virus that scientists still don’t fully understand, watching the stock market sink, then soar, then sink again, and facing a contentious election, the future seems completely ...