Face on satellite images
In this satellite image, you'll see a smiling face formed by nature. (more…)
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An impressive map of over 11 million buildings in the Netherlands, colored by year of construction.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Record low fertility rate in the EU
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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