Present and future synoptic circulation patterns associated with cold and...
It’s widely believed that episodes of significant cold or snow should become less likely as a result of global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change fifth assessment report describes a...
View ArticleLML Discussions: lessons to learn about modelling from the COVID experience
Scientists regularly use models, which help make their thinking definite, specific, and easier to challenge, test and refine. Scientists know that models always have shortcomings. There’s no such...
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2022 Christmas message
As the end of 2022 approaches, I’m looking back at what’s been going on at LML and can report that we have a few big things to celebrate. In 2022 LML received the most generous gift in its history so...
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Interview: Erica Thompson
LML Fellow Erica Thompson is a senior policy expert at the London School of Economics’ Data Science Institute. She is also the author of a fascinating new book, Escape from Model Land, which was...
View ArticleCooperation through exchange: an emerging paradigm
“Evolution,” in the words of biologist Martin Nowak, “is based on a fierce competition between individuals and should therefore reward only selfish behaviour. Every gene, every cell, and every...
View ArticleWhy insurance exists
A recent issue of Annals of Actuarial Science features a concise essay by Ole Peters, founder of the London Mathematical Laboratory, discussing the concept of insurance – and explaining why it is...
View ArticleFighting deforestation in Brazil: gaining insight through data science
Datafest, a recent event at The Shard in London, marked the culmination of a 12-week effort by students participating in the 2023 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Summer Fellowship programme at the...
View ArticleData Science for Social Good — helping consumers to identify greenwashing
Datafest, a recent event at The Shard in London, marked the culmination of a twelve week effort by students participating in the 2023 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Summer Fellowship programme at...
View ArticleData Science for Social Good — identifying students at risk of missing out on...
Datafest, a recent event at The Shard in London, marked the culmination of a twelve week effort by students participating in the 2023 Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) Summer Fellowship programme at...
View ArticleInterview: LML Fellow Emilie Soysal
Emilie Rosenlund Soysal joined LML as a research fellow in January 2024. Her current research focuses on the economic modelling of climate change and disaster risk, tipping points and extinction. She...
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Congratulations to Ole Peters on being awarded Freedom of the City of London
Congratulations are in order for LML Fellow and Co-founder Professor Ole Peters who was awarded the Freedom of the City of London on 19 July 2024, having been nominated for his contributions to...
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