Out of the Blue – May 2016

Out of the blue

Interesting snippets from the world of data

This month’s newsletter is highly topical, with data on the US election and EU referendum here in the UK plus a look at the science behind Leicester City’s emphatic EPL victory.

 

Trump and Clinton make history
Both Trump and Clinton are more disliked in America than any other nominee at this point in the presidential cycle. By a country mile.
 

How women can win at dating
Who sends more messages? Who gets more replies? Would you split the dinner bill on a first date? OKCupid reveals the similarities and differences between men and women, and shows how women can win at dating
 

Fluky foxes

Leicester City weren’t lucky, they were the best on and off the pitch this season. They used a lot of science – have you ever tried a Nordboard or been in a -135C ice chamber? Find out what you’ve been missing…

 

 

Should I stay or should I go now?
This interactive poll tracker shows how many people want to stay and how many want to go in the great EU referendum. There are some stark differences between geographies, sexes, ages and political parties.

 

 

It’s getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes
April was the seventh month in a row where the temperature was more than 1C hotter than the 1951-80 average for that month. Yikes. Check out this animation for a bit of perspective.

By the way, we have moved to a new workspace down Corsham St in Old St.  Drop by for a coffee or a beer (it’s free, all day every day!).

Hope you’ve had a great May – see you in June.

Terry Fribence

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