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Heat maps of the universe reveal cosmic gases are 10 TIMES hotter today than it was 10 billion years ago As the universe expands, it drags matter into new stars and galaxies Cosmic gasses around objects increase in temperature along the way The mean temperature of those gasses has risen tenfold over 10 billion years … Read more
From 19th-century long-haul travel times to the global spread of McDonald’s and Netflix: The fascinating maps that will change how you see the world Terra Incognita – 100 Maps to Survive the Next 100 Years charts the development of geographical maps The book points out how some maps distort the actual size of countries, such … Read more
Geography lessons we wish we’d had! Cartographers share maps that offer new perspectives – including a world map centred on the Pacific Ocean and a global cheese chart Cartographers draft unusual maps to make you see world with new perspective One map highlights where all of Europe’s most beloved cheese comes from Another aligns the … Read more
Boy who was abducted as a five-year-old in Indonesia is reunited with his family 11 years later after using Google Maps to find market he remembered visiting as a child Ervan Anjasworo, 17, from Indonesia was snatched by street performer aged five The entertainer forced Ervan to perform with him on the streets for two … Read more
Apple has released a redesigned Maps for UK users. featuring city guides, cycling directions and its Google Street view-style ‘Look Around’ feature. The US tech giant has worked with Ordinance Survey to brings a greater level of detail to British and Irish landmass and buildings for the new Maps interface. Apple Maps ‘2.0’, which rolled out … Read more
Google Maps will show data on coronavirus outbreaks in your region using a color-coded layer to highlight the number of cases A new layer on Google Maps gives information on reported cases in a region The seven-day average of new infections will appear with a label indicating if cases are trending up or down Country-level … Read more
As wildfires plague the US this summer, Google Maps has added a new feature to help users stay safe and informed during a blaze. A new wildfire boundary map presents the outline of the conflagration in near-real-time, and the feature also directs users to current news and helpful information from local authorities. The information is … Read more
Google has rolled out a worldwide update of its popular maps app to give terrain a ‘more vibrant’, detailed and colourful appearance. The visual makeover adds greater detail and makes natural features easier to see, such as beaches, deserts, lakes or snow caps on the peaks of mountaintops. The updates gives Google ‘one of the … Read more
A fascinating new series of maps and a mesmerising animation reveal Sydney’s eye-popping transformation over 250 years from a swathe of virgin land to a vibrant city with a population of over five million. The illustrations were commissioned by Budget Direct Travel Insurance and created using maps from the National Library of Australia and other … Read more
Google Maps adds directions to ‘Boris Bike’ docking stations and other cycle-hire schemes along with real-time information on where there are a free slots Feature will include end-to-end instructions to find, access and dock a bike Santander Cycles will partner with Google Maps on the feature in London Other companies around the world, including Lyft, are … Read more