Infographics

Telling stories with data and graphics.

Scale of black holes

I’m not sure there’s any way to really understand the scale of the…

Virtual proctoring simulation

Many colleges use virtual proctoring software in an effort to reduce cheating on…

Launching a telescope to explore the Big Bang

NASA is launching the James Webb Space Telescope on December 22, 2021 with…

NASA solar probe touched the sun

NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe in 2018 in an effort to explore closer to the sun.

Flowchart for pandemic supply chain issues

Lazaro Gamio and Peter S. Goodman for The New York Times used a…

Climate change postcards from every country

The effects of climate change can be seen around the world, in the…

Bees use social distancing

Research by M. Pusceddu et al. shows that honeybees use social distancing when…

Euler diagram to illustrate base rate fallacy

Some people point out that vaccinated people are still hospitalized as a defense…

3-D modeling the french fry universe

What is the best french fry shape? Curly of course. But Chris Williams…

Scale of ocean depths

We know the oceans are deep, but it’s difficult to grasp the scale…

Commuting calculator

Sergio PeƧanha and Yan Wu for The Washington Post made a calculator that…

A view from the Moon’s south pole

NASA Goddard visualized the point of view from the south pole of the…

How the 3-point line changed basketball

Vox shows how the 3-point line is “breaking” the game. The basic math…

Comparing abortion limits in the U.S. against other countries

The Washington Post, in an effort that I’m sure took more energy and…

Visual guide for protecting your home from wildfire

Aaron Steckelberg and Tik Root for The Washington Post provide a visual guide…

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Sand mining viewed from above

Poyang Lake is China’s largest freshwater lake, but sand mining has changed its…

Humorous charts to organize thoughts

When I’m feeling confused about what’s going on around me, I gravitate towards…