> Return to the #108 Newsletter Is life getting better or worse? Find out how the world has changed since you were born. Your Life In Numbers lets you explore key developments in your lifetime. Just enter your birth year and country to see how indicators like life expectancy, income, and global progress have evolved. This interactive tool is part of HumanProgress.org, a project by the Cato Institute, using data from…
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Figures in the Sky
> Return to the #107 Newsletter Have you ever wondered how different cultures interpret the same night sky? Figures in the Sky is an enchanting website by Nadieh Bremer, an astronomer from Leiden University and a multi-award-winning data visualization designer and artist. It explores how cultures worldwide have woven myths and legends into the constellations above us. Through 28 “sky cultures,” from Western constellations to those of the Chinese, Maori, and…
Take Action for Happiness!
Return to the #106 Newsletter Looking for ways to spread positivity and improve your well-being? Check out Action for Happiness, a website co-founded by economist Richard Layard and other experts in psychology, education, and social innovation. Their mission is to inspire people to create happier, more caring societies by taking small, practical steps. The site offers science-based tips, daily action ideas, and even courses to help make happiness a habit….
Explore UNESCO World Heritage
> Return to the #105 Newsletter Looking for a virtual escape to some of the most iconic places on Earth? Check out Google Arts & Culture’s “Explore UNESCO World Heritage” and begin an immersive journey through UNESCO’s list of the world’s most remarkable sites, all from the comfort of your couch. Discover ten must-see World Heritage sites and add them to your travel bucket list, or explore captivating stories from heritage…
Image-FX
> Return to the #104 Newsletter Interested in experimenting with AI-driven art? ImageFX is a new image-generation tool developed by Google that allows users to create images from simple text prompts. It leverages Google DeepMind’s Imagen 2 model, offering high-quality image generation capabilities. Users can experiment with different prompts and use “expressive chips” to explore various dimensions and variations of their creative ideas. ImageFX is designed for intuitive use, enabling both…