Power of Data Visualization

This information visualization analyzes the relationship between the finishing times of marathon runners and temperatures within the past ten years of the New York City Marathon.

via www.visualizing.org

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For retailers, shopping is the art of persuasion. Though there are many factors that influence how and what consumers buy. However, a great deal is decided by visual cues, the strongest and most persuasive being color. When marketing new products it is crucial to consider that consumers place visual appearance and color above other factors such as sound, smell and texture. To learn more about color psychology and how it influences purchases, see kissmetrics.com latest infographic.

via blog.kissmetrics.com

Tax cuts enacted under former president George W. Bush are set to expire at year's end, and lawmakers are battling over whether to extend them before the November elections. Most Republicans want to extend all of the cuts, saying that any increase in taxes will hold back the economic recovery. President Obama and Democratic leaders would extend many of the cuts but say tax breaks for top earners should expire to pare down deficits. Each plan would affect average tax rates for income groups differently.

via www.washingtonpost.com
(click here for an interactive graphics)

A look at the effect volcanos have on the surrounding environment

via Mina Liu

More than half of Americans have been negatively affected in many ways by the recent recession. Here’s a look at just what it’s done to the Land of Opportunity.

via www.creditloan.com

Faulty science has convicted many. True science releases few.

via pixlulz.com