The trek across the Antarctic ice sheet is a long, hazardous, and costly journey for scientific researchers working in the world’s most remote location..
Thursday 28 February 2013
The Yeti
The trek across the Antarctic ice sheet is a long, hazardous, and costly journey for scientific researchers working in the world’s most remote location..
Monday 25 February 2013
Celebrity Recolonization of Africa
The new scramble for Africa has its share of adventurers, would-be saviors, and even turf battles. As Madonna's publicist explains, "She's focusing on Malawi. South Africa is Oprah's territory." The map above takes a lighter look at the sometimes serious, sometimes silly business of celebrity altruism.
Sunday 24 February 2013
White Flight
"It is not wrong to discuss the cultural changes that large-scale immigration can cause, such as 'white flight' from certain areas in London"
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Obesity Worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) database contains global comparisons of overweight and obesity prevalence broken down over time. The map shows the overweight and obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²) prevalence by gender and country.
Monday 4 February 2013
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