Simon White

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Bioinformatics engineer from the UK living in the bay area
Previously worked at the Wellcome Trust Sanger institute and BCM HGSC. Now at Helix
Simon WhiteSep 23, 2023
MattJohnsSep 23, 2023
In London with a few friends reminding ourselves that allies are better than lies #MarchForRejoin
Simon WhiteMar 9, 2023
Chris EliopoulosMar 8, 2023
Teach your children that women change the world!
Simon WhiteMar 6, 2023
Sheril KirshenbaumMar 6, 2023

Planet Earth or Planet Ocean?

Take a look at this fascinating data visualization of countries by their share of Earth’s surface.

There are over 510M square kilometers of area, but <30% is covered by land. Over 70% is the ocean.

Image by Nicholas LePan for Visual Capitalist. Details at https://www.visualcapitalist.com/countries-by-share-of-earths-surface/ #nature #science

Visualizing Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface

There are 510 million km² of area on the Earth, but less than 30% of this is land. Here's the share countries make up of the Earth's surface.

Visual Capitalist
Simon WhiteNov 21, 2022
I feel writing the word "American" on the can is somewhat redundant.
Simon WhiteNov 20, 2022
After 10 years in the USA I think I have finally found the most American food...
Simon WhiteNov 17, 2022
@AliceFraser do you know if @hellobuglers are likely to follow?
Simon WhiteNov 9, 2022
Cautiously optimistic about the midterms seems like it might not be as bad as was predicted