Scientists predict that as Earth warms and climate patterns morph in response, animals will be forced to move to survive. That usually means hightailing it to higher latitudes as equatorial areas become too hot and dry.

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Of course, there were already lots of maps of Virginia. What set this one apart? Perspective

Protesters think Google wiped Palestine from its maps. The truth is far more complicated. In their attempts to dispassionately document the physical world online, tech companies often end up shaping our understanding of it, too.

Ecological assets are at the core of every nation's long-term wealth. Yet today, population growth and consumption patterns are putting more pressure on our planet's ecosystems...

A bit of education can erase a definitive cognitive gap between men and women. By Andrew Curry. (Jan. 28, 2016)

NASA researchers have helped produce the first map showing what parts of the bottom of the massive Greenland Ice Sheet are thawed.

It all began in East Africa.

A diplomat in British India blundered a border. The consequences continue to shape world politics. By Rafia Zakaria.

If you are considering moving to another country, be it for work, studies, retirement, or simply because you like its culture or climate, you should be aware of the fact that your living expenses can significantly differ from what you were used to. Depending on where you move, you may be either shocked or pleasantly surprised.

Onomastics is a fascinating area of linguistics concerned with the study of the history and origin of proper names. Today’s map is of onomastic character: We are going to take a look at the most common surnames in European countries and their meanings.

The following map shows the language families of Europe (distinguished by colour) and languages within those families. Please note:

The following two maps show how much European countries spent on their military in 2015, per capita and as a percentage of GDP. The maps

Migration is a common phenomenon in Europe. The growth in the number of migrants has been even more pronounced after the formation of the

Data from 1,200 brain scans performed as part of the Human Connectome Project allowed researchers to unveil the brain’s hidden geography. By Carl Zimmer.

The recent debate over the meaning of the Confederate flag has launched a broader discussion about how we commemorate the Civil War. As Jamelle Bouie w ...

Drag and drop countries around the map to compare their relative size. Is Greenland really as big as all of Africa? You may be surprised at what you find! A great tool for educators.

As the hunger for more farmland stretched west, so too did the demand for enslaved labor

An international team of astronomers has created the largest ever three-dimensional map of distant galaxies in a bid to help them understand one of the most mysterious forces in the universe.

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