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This is how Obama's performance on jobs compares to his predecessors

These charts show how Obama’s job performance compares with his predecessors.

The things we really need are getting more expensive. Other stuff is getting cheaper. Why?

Prices of mobile phones, toys, software and televisions have plummeted, while the cost of food, housing and other essentials is rising fast.

Which experts are men much more likely to quote to back up an argument? Themselves

A new paper looks at over 200 years of data to explore self-citation patterns in academia.

US spending is rising much faster on prisons than on schools

New data from the US Department of Education compares the spending increases on prisons and education over the last quarter of a century.

Gun ownership in the US is at a 40-year low, but gun purchases are at an all-time high

36 percent of Americans either personally own a gun or live with someone who does, according to a new poll.

Where you live matters for life expectancy – especially if you're poor

New research has shown the impact of poverty and geography on life expectancy.

Think you're popular? You may have already passed your peak

New research has attempted to pinpoint the age at which we're most popular.

Which are the most interesting states in America?

This map plots the relative search interest in each US state since 2004.

This is how much time Americans spend commuting to work

Check out how much time on average does it take for an American to commute to work. The average American commute time has increased due to traffic.

Wealthier countries have more leisure time – with one big exception

Two Stanford economists have looked at the link between wealth and leisure time.

How inequality affects road safety