Category: Data

The towering heights and steep slopes of mountains make them some of the most striking geological features of our global landscapes and they have taken part in our myths and legends for millennia. How can we model the topography of these captivating landforms, and what do we understand about how they have come to be?

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The Nobel Prize is perhaps the most famous award for academic achievement, particularly within the sciences. With its great influence comes great controversy¹, but what does the data say about how fairly the Nobel Prize is awarded?

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