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Ancient 'lost city' of the Khmer Empire uncovered in Cambodia
Researchers have identified the elusive ancient "lost city" of Cambodia. Scientists used aerial laser scans and ground-based surveying to map Mahendraparvata, or the Mountain of Indra, King of the Gods.
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'The perfect combination of art and science': mourning the end of paper maps
Digital maps might be more practical in the 21st century, but the long tradition of cartography is magical
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'The perfect combination of art and science': mourning the end of paper maps
Digital maps might be more practical in the 21st century, but the long tradition of cartography is magical
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Turn-by-turntables: How drivers got from point A to point B in the early 1900s
Long before GPS, drivers still wanted tech that could simplify the navigation process.
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NSW and Victoria just jumped 1.8 metres north
On New Year’s Day, NSW and Victoria jumped north by 1.8 metres – while the rest of the country remained firmly fixed in place.
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For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Hiding Covert Illustrations Inside of Switzerland’s Official Maps
The first three dimensions—length, height, and depth—are included on all topographical maps. The “fourth dimension,” or time, is also available on the website of the Swiss Federal Office of Topography (Swisstopo). In the “Journey Through Time,” a timeline displays 175 years of the country’s cartographic history, advancing in increments of 5-10 years.
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Forex MT4 Indicators | Forex Indicators Download | Forex Trading Strategies
The Collection of FREE Forex MT4 Indicators and MT5 Indicators. 500+ Powerful & Profitable Forex Trading Strategies and Systems that work! Download Now
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A Backpacker's Guide to Maps
What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own
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What History Teaches Us about the Biases of Maps
All maps have biases. An online exhibit explores the history of map distortions, from intentional propaganda to basic data literacy.
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Almost a fifth of Earth's ocean floor has been mapped
Scientists have mapped nearly a fifth of the Earth's ocean floor, taking a big step forward for everything from biological studies to internet access.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator review – buckle in and see the world
PC (version tested)/Xbox One (coming soon) Microsoft/AsoboThe perfect lockdown antidote: get in a plane and see New York, or the Amalfi coast, or the Himalayas, in eye-searing detail
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An innocent typo led to a giant 212-story obelisk in Microsoft Flight Simulator
A university student edited OpenStreetMap data and created a hilarious Microsoft Flight Simulator glitch
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This map lets you see where your hometown was on the Earth millions of years ago
A California paleontologist has created an interactive map that allows people to see how far their hometowns have moved over 750 million years of continental drift.
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Apple Adds Cycling Routes And EV Charging Stations To Maps In iOS 14
As someone who rides a bicycle and drives an electric car, I’m very pleased that Apple will add cycling routes and electric car charging stations to its Maps app in iOS 14.
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Waze adds lane guidance, one of Google Maps’ best features
You’ll also be able to access Amazon Music from Waze in the coming months.
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Does Google Maps Have Privacy Issues?
Google knows where you are, and so do advertisers.
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Google promises “spectacular” city GPS improvement with 3D building data
Android GPS will work better in cities thanks to Google Maps' 3D building data.
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Rock of ages: how chalk made England
The long read: Swathes of England’s landscape were shaped by the immense block of chalk that has lain beneath it for 100 million years. For a long time, even geologists paid it little heed – but now its secrets and symbolism are being revealed
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More than one scribe wrote the text of a Dead Sea Scroll, handwriting shows
Using pattern recognition and AI techniques "opens new window" to ancient world.
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How GPS Weakens Memory—and What We Can Do about It
A new app helps you navigate, not with turn-by-turn directions but via audio “beacons”
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