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Mapping the 1.6 billion people who live near forests
Global maps of places where people and forests coexist show that an estimated 1.6 billion people live within 5 kilometers of a forest. The assessment, based on data from 2000 and 2012 and published September 18 in the journal One Earth, showed that of these 1.6 billion "forest-proximate people," 64.5 percent were located in tropical countries, and 71.3 percent lived in countries classified as low or middle income by the World Bank.
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How to blur your house on Google Street View (and why you should)
A little privacy goes a long way.
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Google Maps Predicts Traffics Even Better Using DeepMind's AI Tools
Its real-time ETAs' accuracy is enhanced.
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Ancient Earth
Earth looked very different long ago. Search for addresses upto 750 million years ago in Earth history
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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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This New Map Is Digitizing LGBTQ+ Travel Guides from the '60s and Beyond
A new project hopes to add context and nuance to queer travel guides of the past.
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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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Google Maps is getting a lot more detail
Helping show the difference between ice caps and greenery.
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Finding the 'invisible' millions who are not on maps
How open map data is filling in the world's missing maps and helping trace the spread of disease.
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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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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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A Backpacker's Guide to Maps
What types to bring, where to find them, and how to make your own
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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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This Man Created Traffic Jams on Google Maps Using a Red Wagon Full of Phones
By pulling 99 phones down empty streets, artist Simon Wreckert made it look like they were gridlocked on Google Maps.
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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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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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Bing Maps Make the Revived Flight Simulator Eerily Realistic
The 3D mapping, along with data and technical guidance from avionics manufacturers, make Microsoft’s long-loved flying program more than just a game.
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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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New ways to report driving incidents on Google Maps
Today, we’re adding more tools that reflect real-time contributions from the community so you can stay even more informed and alert when you’re behind the wheel.
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Apple Maps is looking better than ever, but it still has a long way to go
Earlier this summer, Apple announced a host of changes to its Maps app as part of the upcoming iOS 13 update. Now that the new operating system is finally here, the tech giant is beginning to gradually roll out those changes in the US. It started with California and Texas, and, as of this week, now includes the US Northeast.
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