
The Language of Science
How the words we use have evolved over the past 175 years
Moritz Stefaner, based in Germany, is an independent designer and consultant with a background in cognitive science and interface design. His work balances analytical and aesthetic aspects in mapping complex phenomena to support data–driven decision-making.

The Language of Science
How the words we use have evolved over the past 175 years

How to Turn 175 Years of Words in Scientific American into an Image
A data designer explains the art and science of analyzing and charting text from 5,107 issues of this magazine

Explore 175 Years of Words in Scientific American
Search a 4,000-word database to see how language in the magazine evolved over time