The 20 Best Stories in Science from 2015

The most important stories from the world of science and technology span topics including robotics, AI, genetics, space exploration, energy storage, and more. Read more

How Genetically Similar Are We To Other Life Forms?

Humans are 99.9% genetically similar to one another, but what about other species? Here’s how genetically similar humans are to other life forms. Read more

Visualizing The Most Widespread Blood Types in Every Country

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

Synthetic Biology: The $3.6 Trillion Science Changing Life as We Know It

The field of synthetic biology could solve problems in a wide range of industries, from medicine to agriculture—here’s how. Read more

Visualizing the Relationship Between Cancer and Lifespan

New research links mutation rates and lifespan. We visualize the data supporting this new framework for understanding cancer. Read more

Is it Possible to Bring Back Extinct Animal Species?

This graphic provides an introduction to de-extinction, a field of biology focused on reviving extinct animal species. Read more