China has seen a severe economic impact from COVID-19, and it may be a preview of what’s to come for countries in the early stages of the outbreak. Read more
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been all-consuming, these satellite images show its unintended environmental impacts on NO₂ emissions. 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
This infographic charts the rise and fall of the $308 billion global personal luxury market, and explores what the coming year holds for its growth Read more
Global military spending surpassed $1.9 trillion in 2019, but nearly 75% of this total can be traced to just 10 countries. Read more
When will India’s population overtake China’s? Take a look at the trends behind this impending demographic milestone. Read more
Which cities have the most CCTV cameras? This map reveals the top surveillance cities worldwide in terms of the prevalence of CCTV cameras. Read more
Rare earth deposits exist all over the planet, but the majority of the world’s rare earth metals are produced and refined in China. Read more
Where do the most billionaires live? For years, NYC has topped the list of billionaire cities, but 2020 marked a monumental shift. Read more
Global military spending is now at a 32-year high. We show countries’ military spending by dollars and as a portion of GDP. Read more