It’s that time of year, when the “Best of” lists are published… so why shouldn’t data visualization get some love, too? We love discovering data visualizations that pack a punch, bringing  obscure or complex topics into vivid clarity, and we’ll bring them to you whenever we see examples that show the power of a good viz. You’ll find several in this list by Gizmodo (not your usual academic journal, we admit!). We particularly appreciate the power of this animated individual-to-trend visualization by PitchInteractive. Click on the image to see a visually arresting and informative viz.

Pakistan drone strikes

Data visualization of drone strikes in Pakistan