A year of our visual journalism
In 2024 we found new ways to cover a range of topics, from war to the future of energy—and, of course, elections.



The chart of everything
This chart shows everything that can exist, and raises a question: is the universe a black hole?Russia’s explosion of a huge Ukrainian dam had surprising effects
A year after the blast and flood, Ukrainians disagree over whether to rebuild KakhovkaFord Focus ~ 2,935lb
Toyota Camry ~ 3,310lb
Honda CR-V ~ 3,472lb
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ~ 6,418lb
Ford Focus ~ 2,935lb
Toyota Camry ~ 3,383lb
Honda CR-V ~ 3,472lb
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ~ 6,418lb




American election trackers and results




“Hell on earth”: satellite images document the siege of a Sudanese city
El-Fasher, until recently a place of refuge, is under attack


The afterlife of aeroplanes
How grounded aircraft find a second actWhat does SpaceX want to do with its Starship?
A guide to the reusable spaceship’s trip—and where it might lead for space travel