David O'SullivanAssociate Professor of Mathematics and StatisticsAssociate Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick Latest articles by David O'Sullivan How likely are you to find a message in a bottle? By Kevin Burke, David O'Sullivan published 26 April 26 Have you ever wondered how likely it is to find a message in a bottle, especially an old one? Let's do the math. Mathematics Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance'2Hubble revisits stunning Trifid Nebula after 30 years, and spots a growing jet of energy — Space photo of the week3Why do cats and dogs shake their heads?4The Trump administration wants to open precious East Coast forests to logging and mining5'Eventually, it becomes you': Inventors of new 'living' knee replacement describe why this tech is desperately needed and how it works
How likely are you to find a message in a bottle? By Kevin Burke, David O'Sullivan published 26 April 26 Have you ever wondered how likely it is to find a message in a bottle, especially an old one? Let's do the math.
