Power of Data Visualization

European economies: Mapping the EU's debt, jobs and growth worries

Every fruit or vegetable has its season, the time of the year when you can enjoy it at its very best. This simple tool will guide you through what's in season when so you can enjoy fruit and veg that tastes better, is better value and is better for the planet.

BP's struggle to contain an oil spill off Louisiana coast. This interactive timeline charts events since the accident, the estimates of oil leaking into the ocean, and the clean-up costs for the worst environmental disaster ever to hit the US.

As states become more aware of the dangers of using cell phones and PDAs to text while driving, many are passing laws to prohibit the practice. As of June 30, 28 states and the District of Columbia ban text messaging for all drivers, and nine states prohibit text messaging by novice drivers.

Roll your mouse over the map to see what the laws are in your state.

This map shows Independence Day around the world.

Happy Independence Day America (July 4th).

Millions of people around the world have been actively supporting or complaining about their favorite teams and players. Below, players are sized according to the number of mentions on Facebook during each day of the World Cup.

Roll over each state to see the image and take a guess...then click to see which one of the best movies made was based in that spot.

This chart shows current worldwide annual prevalence of cocaine in population aged 15-64 and Current Worldwide Illicit Cultivation of Coca Bush and Production of Cocaine.

This chart shows current worldwide illicit cultivation of opium poppy and production of opium; and current worldwide annual prevalence of opiates in population aged 15-64.

Despite government efforts to help home-owners keep their homes, the foreclosure crisis continues to ravage towns and neighbourhoods throughout the country.