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Signal & Scale · Visual stories · Economy, people & technology
See the story
inside the numbers.
For curious minds who want more than a headline. Signal & Scale turns questions about the economy, people, and technology into visual stories with the evidence close at hand.
Source-led stories · Dates and references alongside the data
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A little perspective goes a long way
Good charts leave you with better questions.
Follow a visual explanation, pause at a comparison, and look through the sources. The appeal is in making a complicated subject a little easier to see.
Look beyond the headline
Read the dates and source material alongside each story to understand what a comparison means.
Keep time in the picture
Stories are dated snapshots. Validated data refreshes add context without presenting the collection as a live feed.
Signal & Scale explained
Know what you’re looking at.
What is Signal & Scale?
Signal & Scale is a collection of source-led visual data stories about the economy, people and technology. It pairs visual explanations with supporting references and dates.
Where can I find the sources?
Open a story and read the references and dates supplied alongside it. Use those sources to inspect the underlying evidence.
Are the charts updated in real time?
No. Stories are snapshots, and data refreshes are validated. Check the date and context of a story before using its figures.
Signal & Scale
Find a story that changes your perspective.
Choose a subject. Follow the evidence. See what stands out.