Women-only buses, catcalling fines and gender-sensitive design — we've tried them all.

Women-only buses, catcalling fines and gender-sensitive design — we've tried them all.

A data visualization designed to start conversations, not report numbers

The AI industry's favourite 'statistic' isn't backed by data. And it distracts from what's really going on.

The AI industry's favourite 'statistic' isn't backed by data. And it distracts from what's really going on.

The spread of misinformation has become an epidemic, but information hygiene can help.

Amanda Shendruk is an award-winning visual journalist who's spent 15 years making charts for the Washington Post, Quartz and The Guardian, and now writes the data newsletter Not Ship. Francis asks her...

We can't be numb to big numbers.

America has self-importance in abundance. What it lacks is the data to back it up.

America set three KPIs in 1776. Here's how it's tracking.

There's a simple three-part test for whether your city has enough nature. Most fall short.

I analyzed more than 1000 book recommendations; here are the ones that stand out.

Movies, music, everything feels the same. It's not your imagination.

With the passing of a recent law, the UK hopes to create a smoke-free generation.

Movies, music, everything feels the same. It's not your imagination.

The event's Leave No Trace principle isn't just a promise — it's measured, mapped, and made public.

America has self-importance in abundance. What it lacks is the data to back it up.

I'm happy to announce details of a new virtual public training course, the 3-day/4-hours per day 'Masterclass in Data Visualisation' will take place live online over 14-16 April 2026.