Abstract: We present a new comprehensive theory for explaining, exploring, and using pattern as a visual variable in visualization. Although patterns have long been used for data encoding and continue ...

These 9 cooking ratios help anyone make reliable sauces, dressings, marinades, and staples without guessing — a simple way to cook like a chef with consistent results. Enormous freshwater reservoir ...

The U.S. military will now evaluate body fat using a waist-to-height ratio. (A1C Destinee Sweeney/Air Force) The Pentagon on Monday issued a memo directing the U.S. military to evaluate the body fat ...

Your morning coffee shouldn't be a coin flip. If it's great one day and undrinkable the next, you're not dealing with bad beans or a faulty machine -- you're brewing blind. Professional baristas ...

The current Gold/Oil Ratio of 73x signals an extreme pricing imbalance between the two commodities, suggesting crude oil may be poised for a significant rebound during 2026-27. Following similar ...

The modern gaming industry operates on player engagement and retention. While high-quality content is the primary draw, the most effective monetization systems rely on psychological principles that ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Most ChatGPT use is non-work, focused on writing tasks. Claude is used more for automation, especially coding. AI adoption is uneven, with wealthier regions benefiting first. Two of the biggest AI ...

Silver’s recent strength is attracting attention, with investors and analysts debating whether the metal is primed for a sustained period of outperformance. Three charts – the gold-to-silver ratio, ...

The downsizing of engines by carmakers is a strategy that's now all too familiar. Over the past decades, many automakers have had to shrink their engine sizes as part of efforts to comply with ...