The World’s Highest Mountains, And What Their Names Mean

Mountains have inspired humans for centuries. But while Everest and Kilimanjaro might ring a bell, do you know the true meanings behind their names? Read more

Visualizing the Length of the Fine Print, for 14 Popular Apps

We visualize the length of service agreements from popular apps, by counting the words and calculating how long it would take to read them. Read more

How Many People Die Each Day?

COVID-19 deaths can be hard to interpret without context. This graphic shows how many people die each day globally, by cause. Read more

11 Cognitive Biases That Influence Political Outcomes

Humans are hardwired to make mental mistakes called cognitive biases. Here are common biases that can shape political opinion, and even elections. Read more

Mapped: The State of Press Freedom Around the World

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

Visualizing the Human Impact on the Ocean Economy

The ocean economy is under threat. How are human activities impacting the sustainable use of our ocean assets, valued at over $24 trillion? Read more

How People and Companies Feel About Working Remotely

During the pandemic, millions of people have transitioned to working remotely. But how do workers and managers actually feel about it? Read more

Visualizing the True Size of Land Masses from Largest to Smallest

Maps can distort the size and shape of countries. This visualization puts the true size of land masses together from biggest to smallest. Read more

When Will Life Return to Normal?

COVID-19 has caused a massive shake-up of our daily lives. Here, 511 epidemiologists offer their insights on when they might resume 20 common activities. Read more

Charting the Last 20 Years of Supertall Skyscrapers

Once a rarity, supertall skyscrapers now punctuate the skylines of cities around the world. We chart the construction of these structures over the past 20 years Read more