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New study: China's 'Star Manual of Master Shi' is the world's oldest star map

It predates the star map created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus by more than 200 years.

 New study: China's 'Star Manual of Master Shi' is the world's oldest star map.
 ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage.

ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage

 A storm with a rainbow on the Gulf of Mexico with a boat going by and the surf in the foreground.

Google to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s executive action

 Researchers believe they found key clue to fate of early British American colonists in Governor John White's 400-year-old map.

Key clue to fate of early American colonists found in Governor John White's 400-year-old map


Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users

"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America," the Interior Department said in a statement last week.

 Google Maps app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Scientists suggest 20,000-year-old engravings may be the earliest 3D map

The engravings represent the area's hydrographic system, including rivers, lakes, deltas, and surrounding hills, while also symbolizing the female body through a vulva-like depression.

 Scientists suggest 20,000 year-old engravings may be earliest 3D map found.

Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Jordanian, Palestinian outlets reject ‘fabrication of history’, denounce ‘allegations, illusions and vile aspirations’

 Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Upgraded: Jimini's special add-on feature has also been upgraded in Hebrew

Google upgrades Gemini in Hebrew, allowing connection to Gmail, YouTube, Maps, hotels, and flights for relevant information retrieval, enhancing user experience.

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Planning a trip? Google is launching exciting innovations to the Maps app

Artificial intelligence is also spreading to Google's Maps application, which this week will launch innovations for place searches and even translation of signage and restaurant menus.

 The Google Maps application

Simplex 3D to provide geographic information system to safeguard Israeli communities

The move will allow rescue and security forces to manage emergencies more effectively, with a strong emphasis on assisting communities that lack 3D models.

 (From right to left): VP R&D & co-founder Shahar Barnea, CTO & co-founder Ziv Shragai, CEO & co-founder Avi Aflalo

Israel is still 'Palestine' on Saudi Arabia's new map despite peace talks

The updated map comes as the kingdom let the US know that resolving Palestinian issues is critical for any normalization deal with Israel.

 A close-up of Israel in Saudi Arabia's new updated map released in September 2023

Israeli scientists ‘hire’ fruit bats to participate in experiments on where air is warmer in cities

"Thanks to the bats, we were able to create the first three-dimensional map of Urban Heat Islands in Gush Dan," said Prof. Alexandra Chudnovsky.

 Egyptian fruit bat.

AI turns old maps into 3D digital models of lost neighborhoods

Imagine strapping on a VR headset and “walking” through a long-gone neighborhood in your city – seeing the streets and buildings as they appeared decades ago.

 This image shows a 3D model of the Driving Park neighborhood in 1961, before it was torn down to make room for an interstate highway.

Google lays off staff at Waze as it merges mapping products

Google had in December said that it will merge Waze and Google Maps teams to consolidate processes.

 Where are we heading? An illustration of the Waze logo.

Ancient Christian maps of Israel, Jerusalem gifted to University of Haifa

The gift was bequeathed based on the wishes of the late Dr. Richard Umansky, a pediatrician, outdoorsman, traveler and historian.

A map of Israel by Reverend Heinrich Binting