Over 135 million people face acute food insecurity worldwide—but COVID-19 could almost double these numbers. Which regions could be most affected? Read more
This month on VC+: The Trendline, our best infographics on wealth, a new monthly special dispatch, and we reveal the first chapter from our new book. Read more
Humans are hardwired to make mental mistakes called cognitive biases. Here are common biases that can shape political opinion, and even elections. Read more
This incredible flow diagram shows how U.S. energy use broke down in 2019, including by source and end sector. Read more
As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, we take a look at how industries are investing in automation—and what this is tells us about the future. Read more
Many millions of years ago, the world was one. This nifty map shows this Pangea supercontinent overlaid with modern country borders. Read more
Global press freedom improved slightly in 2019, but censorship, intimidation, and violence remain a fact of life for many journalists around the world. Read more
The U.S. finds itself in a precarious position, depending largely on China and other foreign nations for the critical minerals needed in the new energy era. Read more
For 30 years, the Hubble Space telescope has been our eye into outer space. This stunning map looks at 550,000 observations made between 1990-2019. Read more
From Osaka to New York, we look at a global ranking of the 10 most expensive cities, and how those rankings have changed over the last year. Read more