The amount of human-made (or anthropogenic) mass, has now exceeded the weight of all life on Earth, including humans, animals, and plants. Read more
A unique and entertaining graphic that compares the depth of the world’s lakes and oceans, as well as the deepest holes ever drilled. Read more
There are 8 common blood groups but 36 human blood types in total. Here we map the most widespread blood types in every country in the world. Read more
The Earth’s crust makes up 1% of the planet’s volume, but provides all the material we use. What elements make up this thin layer we stand on? Read more
Human life expectancy is more than twice as long as it was in the 19th century. How do our lifespans rank compared to 49 other animals? Read more
Nuclear weapons have devastating effects, but the science of how they work is atomically small. So, how do nuclear weapons work? Read more
The field of synthetic biology could solve problems in a wide range of industries, from medicine to agriculture—here’s how. Read more
Of the 118 chemical elements found on Earth, only 21 make up the human body. Here we break down the elemental composition of the average human. Read more
What is monkeypox, and what risk does it pose to the public? This infographic breaks down the symptoms, transmission, and more. Read more
We explore the ultimate frontier: the composition of the entire known universe, some of which are still being investigated today. Read more