These 3 charts show the rapid rise of eSports
eSports have become increasingly popular in North America - and around the world - in recent years.
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Geo-Economics and Politics
There are more guns than people in the US
New data from the Global Arms survey shows that there are 393 million guns for 326 million people.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Charts change hearts and minds better than words do
Tackling misinformation and inaccurate viewpoints is more effective with visuals than text, according to a new study.
Emerging Technologies
Could living in a small town could be the key to happiness?
New research links lower population density with a higher sense of satisfaction and belonging.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Why do Americans die younger than people in other rich nations?
American lives are shorter on average than those in other wealthy nations, and the gap is growing ever wider.
Health and Healthcare Systems
Does air pollution make you worse at your job?
New research suggests poor outdoor air quality is likely to have a negative impact on your job performance, even if you work indoors at a desk.
Emerging Technologies
People who seek solitude are more creative, according to research
New research from a group of psychologists at SUNY Buffalo shows that not all types of social withdrawal are detrimental, and may boost creativity.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
What humanity’s history in space tells us about our future in the stars
Here's how human space exploration has evolved.
This is what Americans are afraid of most
Chapman University has released its fourth annual survey of American fears.
Economic Growth
Here's how much the US is spending on gunshot wounds every year
Gun injuries account for $2.8 billion in emergency room and hospital charges in the United States each year, according to a study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs.
Economic Growth
You probably won't guess America's highest earning state
America’s highest-earning state probably isn’t the one you would expect.
Wellbeing and Mental Health
你可能正在经历的中年幸福危机，原因是这样
“这是我人生中最糟糕的一天。”巴特·辛普森在《辛普森一家》中的某一集中抱怨道。 “是目前你人生中最糟糕的。”荷马温柔地纠正他。 一个关于生活满意度的分析显示，大部分五十岁以下的人都面临着和巴特一样的问题。该分析随机抽取了来自五十一个国家的一百三十万人作为样本，对他们进行了七个大规模调查。 这些调查显示，幸福程度在人们的一生中呈现U型的分布：人们在十八九岁到二十多岁的时候...
Health and Healthcare Systems
This chart predicts the age at which you'll be happiest
New research looks at happiness at different ages, showing it to peak in our early twenties and old age, and hitting its lowest in our early 50.
Education and Skills
This one chart shows how far behind the US lags in healthcare
A new chart suggests that US life expectancy continues to lag far behind other developed countries, despite high levels of spending.
Industries in Depth
Live in the US? Your commute is getting longer
According to new research, the typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010.