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scientific-visualization

Provides guidance on creating effective scientific visualizations for publications, focusing on chart selection, color theory, and formatting.

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The scientific-visualization skill was audited on May 24, 2026 and we found 7 security issues across 1 threat category. Review the findings below before installing.

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1192. **Choose CVD-safe color palettes by default**: Use Okabe-Ito or `viridis`/`cividis` for sequential data. Test your figure with a CVD simulator (e.g., [Coblis](https://www.color-blindness.com/coblis
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206- [Fundamentals of Data Visualization — Claus O. Wilke (open access)](https://clauswilke.com/dataviz/) — comprehensive guide covering chart selection, color, and figure design
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207- [Ten Simple Rules for Better Figures (Rougier et al., 2014, PLOS Computational Biology)](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003833) — practical peer-reviewed guidelines
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208- [ColorBrewer 2.0](https://colorbrewer2.org/) — browser tool for selecting print-safe, CVD-safe color palettes
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209- [Coblis CVD Simulator](https://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/) — test figure accessibility under 8 types of color vision deficiency
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210- [Nature Methods — Points of View column](https://www.nature.com/collections/cajwddbnjb) — monthly visualization advice from Bang Wong and colleagues
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211- [ACS Publications Figure Preparation Guide](https://publish.acs.org/publish/author_guidelines) — journal-specific technical requirements
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