Cartographers rely on the authority of maps to communicate locations, guide navigation at sea, and shape people’s perceptions of Earth. However, because all flat maps have compromises built into them, ...

One striking landmark appears consistently through a century of map-making from 1760 onwards, and that is the sacred Yamdrok Tso near Lhasa. It is precisely located, although it is drawn as a circular ...

Trolls attacked my two columns last week: “While aggressing our seas, China calls us troublemakers,” Jan. 28, and “Here’s why China is on military, propaganda offensive against Phl,” Jan. 30. The ...

Lack of a state floodplain policy in Texas enabled oil companies to build in areas hit by an epic inundation less than 30 ...

This Valentine’s Day, gift more than flowers. From premium whiskies and rum to elegant wines, pair a thoughtfully chosen ...

NOAA scientists have spent decades tracking how magnetic north wanders, but recent modeling shows a pole moving in ways ...

In some ways, data and its quality can seem strange to people used to assessing the quality of software. There’s often no observable behaviour to check and little in the way of structure to help you ...

TOKYO, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for roughly 673,000 passengers Friday as two main lines servicing some of the world's busiest stations were ...

Scientists uncover 97-million-year-old magnetic fossils that may represent Earth’s earliest GPS, revealing how ancient ...

The Arc Raiders "On The Map" quest takes place entirely in Spaceport, and will have you triangulating a location by going all over the map. While the game has previously required you complete ...