
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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