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The Nature of Code, refreshed

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js , while still focusing on “understanding the mathematical principles behind our physical world.” Tags: Daniel Shiffman The original version from 2012 focused on Processing. The new version uses p5.js ” You can find the free-to-read online version here.

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Rock map of Scotland

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I’m a sucker for slow data collection and physical visualization. Tags: geology , Harry Young , physical , Scotland He says it had to be geologically correct and also aesthetically pleasing. He asked if I could share online as He wants to go viral so please share Thirty years.

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Data recorded in fabric quilt

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Data and the physical fit well together. Tags: coronavirus , Kim Moran-Jones , physical , quilt. Kim Moran-Jones quilted temperature minima and maxima in the UK , along with Covid-19 deaths on the perimeter in grayscale.

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Chicken egg color spectrum

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Tags: color , egg , physical. Eggs aren’t always white, which is oddly calming in this photo. (I I couldn’t figure out where this picture was originally from.

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Crochet lake map

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Tags: Andrew Hahn , crochet , lake , physical Andrew Hahn crocheted a map of Lake Mendota in Wisconsin. Each stitch represents 300 square meters and each layer represents 10 meters of depth. I should learn to crochet.

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Wind flows displayed with spinning paddles

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Tags: Joanie Lemercier , physical , wind Collectively, they show the flows through the air in real-time. It reminds me of a digital map that used a similar geometry to show wind patterns across the United States.

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Hands-On Data Visualization, an open-access book on interactive visualization for beginners

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You can also grab a physical copy. Tags: book , interaction. The book starts with spreadsheets, and then walks you through some of the more high-level JavaScript libraries to put things online relatively quickly. If you don’t have programming experience but want to kick the tires, it’s probably worth saving this for later.