Charts: How Americans Differ by Age

These three charts show the age distribution of the U.S. population, further broken down by employment status, education, and marital status. Read more

U.S. Interstate Highways, as a Transit Map

See the routes of U.S. Interstate Highways plotted in an intuitive and elegant fashion, in this transit-styled map. Read more

Commuters and Computers: Mapping U.S. Megaregions

A massive commuter dataset and algorithmic approach have created a unique, new map of America’s megaregions. Read more

Visualizing a Rapidly Changing Global Diet

The global population will grow by billions in the coming years – but more importantly, the global diet is changing rapidly, as well. Read more

Timeline: The Incredible Life of Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant, influential physicists in human history. Today’s timeline is an illuminating look at his life and achievements. Read more

14 Incredible Inventions That Were Discovered By Accident

Not every world-changing invention stems from a pre-meditated stroke of genius. Sometimes luck or happenstance can be just as powerful for innovation. Read more

Map: Visualizing Every Ship at Sea in Real-Time

We show you a website that tracks every ship in real-time, and use it to highlight the world’s oil chokepoints, the coast of Somalia, and other observations. Read more

Animation: U.S. Population Pyramid From 1980-2050

Watch the generations fly by in this animation showing the changing age composition of the U.S. population. Read more

Map: Language Difficulty Ranking For English Speakers

How long does it take English speakers to learn various languages? Spanish may be a quick one, but Japanese will likely test your resolve. Read more

7 Techniques to Help Improve Your Memory

Easy access to information has changed almost everything, including our brains. Today’s infographic features 7 tips to help you reclaim your short-term memory. Read more