AI researchers want to map the 3D world. That means going vertical—and possibly nuclear
Spatial intelligence will use AI to bring context to places. But the infrastructure behind it is raising big questions.
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A Spy, a Map, and the Quest for Power in 16th-Century Europe
Alberto Cantino, an Italian spy, acquired a Portuguese map showing stunning finds in the New World. This story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine.
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What the World Would Look Like if All the Ice Melted
Explore what the world’s new coastlines would look like. 8 min read This story appears in the September 2013 issue of National Geographic magazine. The maps here show the world as it is now ...
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Know your geography? Challenge yourself by solving this 1,000-piece world map puzzle
For those open to learning, it’s a great refresher in basic geography. For others who overestimate their know-how, it’s a ...