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The number of Nobel laureates in scientific fields per 10 million people

The Nobel Prize, one of the most esteemed international awards, recognizes exceptional contributions to humanity in various fields. While countries like the United States and Germany often dominate in absolute numbers, an intriguing pattern emerges when we examine Nobel laureates per capita. Surprisingly, smaller nations such as the Faroe Islands and Saint Lucia boast a remarkable number of laureates relative to their populations.

US map of Odds of Finding the Prehistoric

Science World

September 21, 2022 Alex

Which U.S. State Offers the Greatest Odds of Finding Dinosaurs?

U.S. states have the most excellent chance of uncovering the prehistoric based on population size and area. In New York, there have been 25,958 prehistoric findings–the 4th highest in the states. Comparing states, New York offers the 2nd greatest chance of finding the prehistoric, with a finding every 2.10 sq. mi.

Science

November 22, 2020 Alex

Unmapped areas of the ocean floor

There is more information about the surface of Mars than there is about the Earth’s seafloor. Only 20% of the ocean floor has so far been mapped in detail.

World map: Climate one year after nuclear war

Climate Science

October 17, 2017 Alex

The Global Impact of a Nuclear Winter

Discover the potential global impact of a nuclear winter through detailed world maps showing temperature and precipitation changes, and the devastating effects on growing seasons. Learn about the catastrophic consequences on climate and agriculture.