An interactive guide to color & contrast (by Nate Baldwin) is just that - a comprehensive guide for exploring and learning about the theory, science, and perception of color and contrast. The details get a little wonky, but the section on UI & Data Visualization offers sound practical advice.
Monday, June 26, 2023
The Smart Grid
The biggest problem in the USA with respect to the transition to sustainable energy sources is our old and outdated (aka 'dumb') electrical grid. Why the U.S. Electric Grid Isn’t Ready for the Energy Transition (by the NYT) is a nice visual illustration and explanation of the problem.
The solution? A new smart electrical grid! Sure, that's a big challenge, but ultimately just an engineering challenge. Here's an interesting approach: Solutionary Rail - electrify the railroads and create corridors for clean electrons.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
From Python to R
The Starter Guide For Transitioning Your Python Projects To R walks you through the differences between Python and R and includes a nice tutorial.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Friday, June 9, 2023
Urban Exodus
Here's a great interactive analysis by the SF Chronicle of net migration in & out of counties across the USA. These spatial patterns are really interesting and the analysis looks at driving factors such as income, etc.
The CDR Primer
Visually-stunning website and free online book: The Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Primer
I'll have to read it, but I am sceptical...
Saturday, June 3, 2023
The McCheapest
Simple map, but so many questions arise: How much does your Big Mac cost?
- Location - these patterns are preety obvious (urban areas, along highways, etc.).
- Patterns of cost - what impacts the price of a Big Mac?
- How are patterns of location & cost perhaps connected to demographic variables such as income, health, race, political affiliation?
Details abd statewide data are available here: https://pantryandlarder.com/big-mac-inflation/
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