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A newly discovered planet orbiting a dead star offer a glimpse of Earth’s future
Oct 23, 2021 3:00 PM
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Jul 22, 2019
Google is working on ‘self-healing’ maps, thanks to artificial intelligence
What’s better than making a map? Making a machine that makes maps.
Aug 24, 2018
Journey to the fantastical microbe realm hidden right on your face
Your body means the world to the microbes that live on it.
Apr 20, 2017
The new Google Earth lacks some important tools for researchers
Fortunately, Google says it will keep the classic desktop app up to date
Jan 05, 2017
The center of North America is a town called Center, and it’s totally a coincidence. Really.
It’s tough luck for the two other towns trying to claim the title
Jan 03, 2017
Here’s a tiny slice of the largest-ever 3D map of the cosmos
Each of these dots marks a galaxy
Dec 29, 2016
Here are the last uncharted corners of the globe
Despite modern navigation systems, the world is still full of mystery
Dec 05, 2016
Climate change could quadruple severe rainstorms in just decades
Harder wetter faster stronger
Nov 11, 2016
A two-headed shark, the birth of a solar system, and more
Our 10 favorite images of the week
Nov 04, 2016
Why Are We Still Using Bad Maps?
Some of the most common maps don't accurately depict Earth's surface. But it's not for lack of trying.
