Methods, deep-dives, and weekly roundups.
Original research from the Quanta editorial team. Every claim cites a primary source.
Finance
How to read a mortgage statement
Your monthly mortgage statement contains more data than most borrowers ever look at. Here is what each line means and which numbers actually matter.
Jordan KesslerApr 28, 202612 min
Health
BMI is not a diagnosis
Body Mass Index was invented by a statistician studying populations, not individual patients. Here is what it measures, what it misses, and when to stop using it.
Dr. Mira DarcyMay 5, 20269 min
Methodology
The methodology behind Quanta
Every formula on this site cites a primary source. This post explains our audit process, how we handle conflicting standards, and why we show our working.
Sandra ChoiMay 12, 20267 min
Roundup
Weekly roundup — April 2026
New calculators added this week: KRA PAYE 2026 update, NSE returns, and a student loan refinancing estimator. Plus three community-requested fixes.
Quanta EditorialApr 18, 20264 min