Severe weather events, such as heavy rainfall, are on the rise worldwide. Reliable assessments of these events can save lives ...

Maps must be more than static reference tools; they must be dynamic platforms that reflect the world as it changes.

See, the world maps we’ve been using for centuries don’t show the most accurate appearance of the landmasses, either. But the Equal Earth World Map is changing that.

Because previous world maps depicted only Europe, Asia, and Africa, this discovery warranted a new map. In 1507, German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller published one that included—and named ...

Brazil has launched a new world map that places the South American nation at the center of the world, challenging traditional Eurocentric perspectives. Released by the Brazilian Institute of ...

Oldest map of the world on nearly 3,000-year-old Babylonian tablet deciphered to reveal surprisingly familiar story By . Allie Griffin. Published Sep. 11, 2024, 10:23 p.m. ET.