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Javier Zarracina

Javier Zarracina

Former Graphics Editor

    Latest articles by Javier Zarracina

    Culture
    This professor determines which presidential candidates would be in Game of ThronesThis professor determines which presidential candidates would be in Game of Thrones
    Culture

    The 2016 presidential candidates reimagined as Game of Thrones characters.

    By Sarah Frostenson and Javier Zarracina
    Science
    Zika and Ebola, explained by their outbreak potentialZika and Ebola, explained by their outbreak potential
    Science

    The “R naught,” explained.

    By Julia Belluz and Javier Zarracina
    Video
    The Panama Papers leak, explained with an adorable comic about piggy banksThe Panama Papers leak, explained with an adorable comic about piggy banks
    Video

    The cutest explanation of the Panama Papers you’ll see today.

    By Alvin Chang and Javier Zarracina
    World Politics
    Attacks in the airport and metro in Brussels: what we knowAttacks in the airport and metro in Brussels: what we know
    World Politics

    Dozens are injured and “many” have been killed.

    By Libby Nelson and Javier Zarracina
    Climate
    Governments pay incredible sums of money each year to encourage overfishingGovernments pay incredible sums of money each year to encourage overfishing
    Climate

    Want to stop overfishing? This is the first place to start.

    By Brad Plumer and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    Here’s how much each presidential candidate would raise — or cut — taxes for the superrichHere’s how much each presidential candidate would raise — or cut — taxes for the superrich
    Politics

    Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz have wildly different policies for taxing those making more than $3.7 million annually.

    By Jeff Stein and Javier Zarracina
    Politics
    3 charts that show money can’t stop Donald Trump3 charts that show money can’t stop Donald Trump
    Politics

    Trump is spending less and winning more.

    By Javier Zarracina
    Science
    9 questions about the Zika virus you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about the Zika virus you were too embarrassed to ask
    Play
    Science

    What does Zika feel like? What should pregnant women do? How far will the virus spread?

    By Javier Zarracina and Julia Belluz
    Politics
    Poll: Americans have no idea marijuana is in the same legal category as heroin and LSDPoll: Americans have no idea marijuana is in the same legal category as heroin and LSD
    Play
    Politics

    Whoops.

    By German Lopez and Javier Zarracina
    Science
    You’re probably shopping for vegetables wrong. Here’s how to do it better.You’re probably shopping for vegetables wrong. Here’s how to do it better.
    Science

    Not all produce is created equal.

    By Julia Belluz and Javier Zarracina

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