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An impressive map of over 11 million buildings in the Netherlands, colored by year of construction.

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Dutch programmer and data visualization expert Bert Spaan has just released an impressive update to his iconic project from 12.5 years ago. The map now...

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Map Melody: Turn the World into a Piano

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April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Cartographers and music lovers alike are buzzing over a creative new interactive map that transforms the entire world into a playable musical instrument. (more…)

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EU: 40% of people aged 65+ consider themselves healthy

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April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

In 2024, more than two-thirds (68.5%) of the EU population perceived their health as very good or good. On the other hand, 8.5% of people...

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Rename World Map: When internet users decide on geographic names

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April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

What would maps and atlases look like if geographical names were decided by internet users? Rename World lets you see what the results of such...

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Brasília: The Airplane-Shaped Capital

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March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Brasília’s most iconic feature is its Pilot Plan (Plano Piloto), designed in 1957 by urban planner Lúcio Costa. When viewed from above, the core of...

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Electricity Maps Releases Enhanced Live Global Grid Visualization Tool

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March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Electricity Maps, the leading platform for real-time electricity data, has updated its interactive live map offering users unprecedented insights into the world's power grids. (more…)

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TuneJourney.com: 70,000+ Stations, One Spinning Globe, Zero Talking

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March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

TuneJourney.com is a free, browser-based platform that lets you explore and listen to live internet radio stations from virtually every corner of the world in...

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Life expectancy in the EU rises again – average now stands at 81.5 years

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March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

According to the latest Eurostat data, in 2024 the life expectancy at birth in the European Union reached 81.5 years. This represents an increase of...

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Click to end the World. The chilling new simulator that lets anyone trigger global nuclear armageddon

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March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

A chilling new interactive web experience has launched, allowing anyone to simulate the terrifying chain reaction of a nuclear war in our current geopolitical landscape....

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Record low fertility rate in the EU

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March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

In 2024, 3.55 million babies were born in the EU, a 3.3% decrease from the 3.67 million in 2023. (more…)

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Spin the Globe and See Your Luck: Giving What We Can Launches Viral Birth Lottery Simulator

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March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

In a striking effort to illustrate how much of a person's life opportunities depend on pure chance, the effective altruism organization Giving What We Can...

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Satellite Imagery Reveals Destruction Across Iranian Military Infrastructure Following US-Israeli Airstrikes

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March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Commercial satellite companies including Planet Labs and Vantor have released high-resolution before-and-after images that provide the clearest public view yet of the damage inflicted on...

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Language Explorer – online map of over 7,000 languages worldwide

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February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Google Research has launched Language Explorer, an innovative interactive web platform that allows users worldwide to explore the rich diversity of over 7,000 languages spoken...

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Global Migration Map

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February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

A sleek, user-friendly interactive map called Migrants on the Globe has emerged as a go-to resource for anyone seeking to understand international migration trends, offering...

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The US Empire on the Map: Interventions and Military Bases Around the World

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February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

A new interactive online visualization has brought fresh attention to long-standing debates about the scope and nature of U.S. global power, detailing what its creator...

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War Atlas: Mapping 3,500 Years of Conflict

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February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

In an era where history often feels distant and dusty, a new web tool is bringing the brutal geography of war to life with stunning...

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News from the world of maps

An impressive map of over 11 million buildings in the Netherlands, colored by year of construction.

Map Melody: Turn the World into a Piano

EU: 40% of people aged 65+ consider themselves healthy

Rename World Map: When internet users decide on geographic names

Brasília: The Airplane-Shaped Capital

Electricity Maps Releases Enhanced Live Global Grid Visualization Tool

TuneJourney.com: 70,000+ Stations, One Spinning Globe, Zero Talking

Life expectancy in the EU rises again – average now stands at 81.5 years

Click to end the World. The chilling new simulator that lets anyone trigger global nuclear armageddon

Record low fertility rate in the EU

Spin the Globe and See Your Luck: Giving What We Can Launches Viral Birth Lottery Simulator

Satellite Imagery Reveals Destruction Across Iranian Military Infrastructure Following US-Israeli Airstrikes

Language Explorer – online map of over 7,000 languages worldwide

Global Migration Map

The US Empire on the Map: Interventions and Military Bases Around the World

War Atlas: Mapping 3,500 Years of Conflict

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