Not all organisms, however, experience the same pressures. It’s why some creatures today still have eyes that are quite simple, or why some have no eyes at all. These organisms exemplify eyes that are “frozen” in time. They provide snapshots of the past, or “checkpoints” of how the eye has transformed throughout its evolutionary journey. Scientists study the genes, anatomy, and vision of these creatures to figure out a roadmap of how the eye came to be....

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One issue that’s been in the headlines for many years is anti-money laundering (AML). When criminals are able to successfully hide the illicit origins of their cash, both the financial institution and society suffer. So, what makes AML more important now than it has been in the past? Rising up the Priority Ladder Today’s infographic from McKinsey & Company explains the factors which have brought anti-money laundering urgently to the forefront in recent years....

10 Mind Blowing Facts About Tesla Motors (TSLA) On June 12, 2014, Elon Musk shocked the business world by revealing that Tesla Motors (TSLA) will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who uses their technology in good faith. This foresight by Tesla could help tip the auto industry away from gasoline and diesel engines towards more eco-friendly electric cars. The aftermath of such a mass consumer switch could also create a big opportunity for Tesla Motors and investors to profit....

Technology companies however, are redefining what that edge means. By hastily responding to emerging consumer needs and leveraging the power of brand, these companies can continuously create meaningful solutions for real problems with scale. Today’s animated chart highlights the most valuable brands in 2019 versus 2001, according to the annual “Best Global Brands” ranking by Interbrand. It illustrates the degree to which technology companies have been able to scale into massive brands over a short time frame, supplanting some of the best known companies in the world....

Keeping track of which companies have adopted these technologies can be difficult. Thankfully, the EPA’s 2022 Automotive Trends Report includes data that shows which automakers have adopted what technologies. Understanding the Data The percentages in this infographic show how 14 major automakers have adopted various fuel-saving technologies into their lineups. The report did not specify if this data is for North American models only. There are several geographical trends hidden within this dataset....

Black Swan Risks Heading into 2016 [Chart] SocGen’s latest evaluation still sees steep downside risk to market The Chart of the Week is a weekly Visual Capitalist feature on Fridays. Société Générale has come out with their most recent list of what the bank considers to be potential “black swans” to the market. France’s third largest bank publishes this list as part of their Global Economic Outlook. As several users have pointed out in the past, we are indeed aware that black swans are by nature unlikely and extremely difficult to predict....

Not only is it the most widely accepted barometer of U.S. stock market performance, but it’s also been on a 10-year bull run, now sitting at all-time highs near 3,170. This week, we chart those historical returns, and then use the U.S. benchmark as a backdrop to compare other major stock markets around the world, such as those in Europe, Asia, and Canada. Putting Them All at Scale One challenge in comparing global markets directly is that all indices are on arbitrary scales....

Even after a recent 15% drop, Bitcoin still makes up about 68% of the cryptocurrency market. This means that currently, Bitcoin’s market cap is greater than all other altcoins combined: *Note: Figures have been rounded. This hasn’t always been the case for Bitcoin—in fact, its market share was a mere 32.8%, back in January 2018. However, within a year it had captured the majority of the market again. And ever since, it’s held a relatively stable piece of the pie....

It’s a fast-growing field of science. In fact, by 2026, the SynBio market’s global revenue is expected to reach $34.5 billion, at a CAGR of 21.9%. While this fascinating area of research is worth paying attention to, it might be daunting to wrap your head around—especially if you don’t come from a scientific background. With this in mind, here’s an introduction to synthetic biology, and how it works. What is Synthetic Biology?...

This flowchart from Resume.io helps you figure out if you’ve got a toxic boss weighing you down. It covers seven archetypes of toxic bosses, and how to respond to each one. The 7 Types of Toxic Bosses Barbara Kellerman, a professor of public leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School identifies seven types of toxic bosses that can exist. Some bosses simply don’t have the capacity to do their jobs, which makes it more difficult for their employees....

The global appeal of the game is undeniable, and it’s the strong support of fans that has propelled its growth into a multi-billion dollar industry. Today’s infographic from Swissquote tracks how the sport has reached far and wide—even onto the stock exchange. The Timeline of the Manchester United IPO Manchester United is the largest publicly-traded football club in the world. The journey of its initial public offering (IPO) can be traced back almost 30 years....

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How Bitcoin Can and Will Disrupt the Financial System Sponsored by: Newnote Financial (CSE: NEU) The mainstream adoption of bitcoin has started to snowball and many financial institutions have taken note. In fact, the influence of bitcoin is so strong that a senior Central Bank of Ireland official has gone on record to state that, “virtual and digital currencies can challenge the sovereignty of states.” Equally as impressive, last month Google and Yahoo added the price of Bitcoin to their finance networks....

During this period of pandemic-induced social isolation, it’s no surprise that people are consuming vast amounts of media. Today’s graphics use data from a Global Web Index report to explore how people have increased their media consumption as a result of the outbreak, and how it differs across each generation. More Time to Kill Global Web Index found that over 80% of consumers in the U.S. and UK say they consume more content since the outbreak, with broadcast TV and online videos (YouTube, TikTok) being the primary mediums across all generations and genders....

This includes everything from the characteristics of an orebody to the actual extraction method envisioned and used—and the devil is often found in these technical details. Part 4: Evaluating Technical Risks and Project Quality We’ve partnered with Eclipse Gold Mining on an infographic series to show you how to avoid common mistakes when evaluating and investing in mining exploration stocks. Here is a basic introduction to some technical and project quality characteristics to consider when looking at your next mining investment....

As cannabis breaks into the mainstream, the complex web of regulations surrounding the plant may well be what compels the industry to think outside the box. Today’s infographic from Valens GroWorks highlights some of the most anticipated areas of technology-based disruption in “cannabiz” – the business behind cannabis. Potential Industry Game-changers As the cannabis industry grows, the business behind it must grow as well – and to get an edge, industry players are investing in new technologies and innovative practices that could be industry game-changers....

And most of that conversation right now revolves around President-elect Donald Trump. On one hand, the Trump campaign had early rhetoric in the Presidential campaign that the elimination of the deficit and existing government debt would be paramount if elected. The Trump administration has also been highly critical of the Federal Reserve, saying that the Fed’s policies create a “false economy”. As a result, some see Trump embracing the unique opportunity to put his stamp on how the Federal Reserve does business in early 2017....

Mining is a Crucial Industry for Manitoba Presented by: Mining Association of Manitoba Mining in Manitoba had humble beginnings. Settlers of the province needed non-metallic raw materials, and began to extract salt from brine springs and stone locally for building materials. However, the mining industry has changed dramatically since those days. Communities such as Thompson, Flin Flon, Snow Lake, Lynn Lake, Leaf Rapids, Bissett, and Lac du Bonnet were built on great mining deposits....

Well, they are – but the reality is that railguns, along with other high-tech weapons such as lasers or hypersonic weapons, are already here. The U.S. military has actually been testing lasers and railguns for some time, and has now started to mount 30-kW infrared solid-state laser systems on aircraft and gunships. Lockheed has also signed a $147 million contract to build hypersonic weapons that will fire at Mach 20, intercepting targets in under an hour using pure kinetic force....