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    Edward Tufte's data-ink ratio, a classic principle in data visualisation, is being examined in a new piece that breaks down what the concept actually means and how it applies to chart design. The discussion revisits whether maximising the ratio of data to non-data ink is a practical guideline or an often misunderstood rule, drawing renewed interest from designers and analysts.

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    Kepler-1314 b: A Neptune-like World 463 Light-Years Away●Name: Kepler-1314 b A Neptune-like giant planet. Distance from Earth: 463 light-years Year discovered: 2016 Discovered bMmastodonScienceSpace38 h ago

    Kepler-1314 b is a Neptune-like giant exoplanet located 463 light-years from Earth. Discovered in 2016 by NASA's Kepler telescope, it has a radius about 5.11 times that of Earth and completes an orbit in just 5.42 days. Astronomy communicators are sharing the planet's profile alongside NASA's Eyes on Exoplanets visualisation, drawing renewed attention to the Kepler mission's catalog of worlds beyond the solar system.