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World’s oldest 3D map found in a cave, and it’s interactive

A set of mysterious grooves on a cave floor in France has turned out to be far more than abstract art. Archaeologists now ...
Nature

Giant 3D map shows almost every building in the world

A database of 2.75 billion buildings could help scientists to monitor urban planning, climate change, disaster risks and even ...
Fast Company

AI researchers want to map the 3D world. That means going vertical—and possibly nuclear

Spatial intelligence is an emerging approach to deploying AI in the physical world. By combining mapping data with artificial intelligence, it aims to deliver “smart data” tied to specific ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Experts say a prehistoric French cavern holds the oldest 3D map

Deep beneath the French countryside, a set of faint engravings on a cave floor is forcing archaeologists to rethink when ...
Geeky Gadgets

3D illuminated and luminous wall world map

The design team at Enjoy The Wood has returned to Kickstarter to launch their newer luminous coloured wooden wall world map, which has already raised over $400,000 thanks to nearly 2,500 backers with ...

Scientists mapped 2.75 billion buildings in 3D, and you can find your home in this interactive map

For most of human history, maps have flattened the world. Cities appeared as outlines, buildings as blocks of colour, and entire neighbourhoods were reduced to symbols on paper or screens. That ...