Data Science Blogs

2/7/2026 • EN

Will Kurt

Will Kurt is a data scientist and author writing about probability and statistics through his blog Count Bayesie. He explores Bayesian and frequentist methods with an intuitive, insight-driven approach, making complex ideas in probability accessible and engaging.

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Will Kurt

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2/5/2026 • EN

Michael Toth

Michael Toth is a consulting data scientist and writer known for clear, practical guides to data visualization in R. His work focuses on ggplot, effective graph design, and helping data scientists communicate insights with impact.

Data Science R Programming Data Visualization

Michael Toth

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2/4/2026 • EN

Neil Lawrence

Neil Lawrence is a researcher and thought leader writing about machine learning, artificial intelligence, and decision-making under uncertainty. His work explores the societal, ethical, and technical implications of AI, data science, and policy over the past decade.

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Neil Lawrence

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2/3/2026 • EN

Brendan O’Connor

Brendan O’Connor is a researcher and data scientist writing about programming languages, data analysis, and machine learning. His work bridges Python, R, and Java, with thoughtful essays on software tools, research workflows, and empirical data exploration.

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Brendan O’Connor

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2/3/2026 • EN

Adit Deshpande

Adit Deshpande writes about deep learning, machine learning research, and AI concepts with a strong focus on clarity and intuition. His blog breaks down influential papers, neural networks, and real-world ML applications for beginners and practitioners alike.

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Adit Deshpande

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2/2/2026 • EN

Shreya Shankar

Shreya Shankar is a PhD researcher sharing insights on AI, machine learning, HCI, and data science. Her work explores LLM applications, AI evaluation, and practical ML engineering challenges, reaching a wide audience across blogs and social media.

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Shreya Shankar

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2/2/2026 • EN

Oscar Baruffa

Oscar Baruffa is a Senior Analytics Manager and data professional helping organisations improve data maturity and build systems from scratch. With a background spanning engineering, strategy, and analytics, he also supports professionals transitioning into data-driven careers.

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Oscar Baruffa

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2/2/2026 • EN

Joel Grus

Joel Grus is a software engineer and writer exploring data science, Python, and modern AI systems. His blog blends practical coding experiments, agent-based AI projects, and thoughtful reflections on technology, learning, and life.

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Joel Grus

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2/2/2026 • EN

Jake VanderPlas

Jake VanderPlas is an astronomer and open-source leader, serving as Director of Open Software at the University of Washington’s eScience Institute. He writes and builds widely used Python tools for data science, machine learning, and scientific computing.

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Jake VanderPlas

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2/1/2026 • EN

Edwin Thoen

Edwin Thoen’s blog explores practical insights in data science, machine learning, and R programming. He writes about reproducible workflows, model management, data analysis, and strategies to avoid overengineering and improve project outcomes.

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Edwin Thoen

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2/1/2026 • EN

Tom Mock

Tom Mock’s blog focuses on R programming, data visualization, and reproducible research. He shares practical tutorials for RMarkdown, Quarto, tidyverse, and creative data presentation techniques.

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Tom Mock

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2/1/2026 • EN

Benjamin Smith

Benjamin Smith’s blog RObservations focuses on R programming, data analysis, and statistical computing. He shares tutorials, package development insights, and practical examples for data visualization, social network analysis, and reproducible research.

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Benjamin Smith

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2/1/2026 • EN

Randy Zwitch

Randy Zwitch is a software engineer specializing in Python and data engineering. His blog features detailed tutorials on building and optimizing Python tools like PyArrow with GPU/CUDA support, Docker workflows, and high-performance data processing.

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Randy Zwitch

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1/31/2026 • EN

Kevin Markham i

Kevin Markham is a data scientist, educator, and writer focused on practical machine learning, Python, and AI literacy. He’s best known for clear explanations of scikit-learn, pandas, and modern AI trends, helping practitioners stay effective without hype or overengineering.

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Kevin Markham i

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1/31/2026 • EN

Zoe Locke

Zoe Locke writes about the R programming ecosystem, covering package development, testing, data manipulation, and tips for R users at all levels. Her posts include practical advice, tutorials, and insights for R developers and data scientists.

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Zoe Locke

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1/28/2026 • EN

Craig Kerstiens

Craig Kerstiens is a product leader at Crunchy Data, specializing in managed Postgres services, distributed databases, and performance optimization. He curates Postgres Weekly, speaks at conferences, and helps enterprises scale and optimize their Postgres deployments.

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Craig Kerstiens

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1/28/2026 • EN

Mara Averick

Mara Averick is a data enthusiast and R programmer who shares insights, tutorials, and tips on data analysis, visualization, and reproducible workflows. She creates and explores tools in the R ecosystem, including packages like {datapasta}, and enjoys making data more accessible and visually engaging.

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Mara Averick

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1/28/2026 • EN

Tal Galili

Tal Galili is an R developer and data scientist passionate about the R community. He is the creator and maintainer of popular R packages such as installr and heatmaply, and frequently shares tutorials, insights, and updates about R, data visualization, and statistical computing.

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Tal Galili

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1/28/2026 • EN

kieran healy 

Kieran Healy is a Professor of Sociology at Duke University, specializing in social networks, data visualization, and sociological theory. He is the author of several books, including The Ordinal Society and Data Visualization.

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kieran healy 

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1/28/2026 • EN

Cedric Scherer

Cédric is an independent data visualization specialist and ecologist who helps organizations communicate insights through engaging visualizations and reproducible data products. He combines analytical expertise, programming, and design to create interactive graphics, reports, and web applications.

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Cedric Scherer

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