There may be no better way of explaining the world than through maps. Whether they depict oil flows, internet cables, or migration patterns, a good map can explain a concept in a way that no other ...

Several African nations have begun replacing Mercator maps in schools with alternatives. The current campaign is "actively ...

To record the world's most vulnerable places before they disappear, we're going to need a lot of lasers.

3D digital maps will become living breathing, real-time representations of the world. Some refer to this idea as a "digital twin" of the planet.

Combining local knowledge, cutting edge technology and a healthy sense of adventure, FATMAP is giving everyone access to better, safer outdoor adventures.

The project, called Seabed 2030, aims to map 100% of the global ocean floor by 2030 using largely crowd-sourced data from science vessels, corporations and private boat owners around the world.

The Earth Archive nonprofit wants to preserve a record of Earth in its present state by using lasers to create a high-resolution, 3D map of the entire world.