Rare 17th century map of Australia to be showcased

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 13:17

The `rarest of rare` map in the world, a 17th century depiction of New Holland created in 1663 and considered by many to be Australia`s birth certificate will be showcased in the capital city of Canberra.

India among `densest use` countries on Facebook`s global friendship map

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 13:22

Facebook`s recently released global friendships map shows India among the `densest use` countries where the social networking site is accessed the most to form friendships across the world.

First 3D map of Leaning Tower of Pisa`s interior created

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 11:06

Australian researchers have created the first ever 3D map of the interior of Italy`s iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa by using a breakthrough mobile laser mapping system.

New map to overcome climate change created

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 15:20

Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society, the University of Queensland, and Stanford University have produced a roadmap that identifies the world`s most vulnerable and least vulnerable areas in the age of climate change.

Most detailed map of early universe to help unravel mystery of birth

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 23:34

Observations from the Planck spacecraft has helped create the most detailed map of the early universe.

Pigeons use mental map to navigate

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 10:59

Homing pigeons fly off from an unknown place in unfamiliar territory and still manage to find their way home using a mental map, a new study has revealed.

Now, humanoid robot that sees and maps in 3D

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 19:17

Researchers have developed one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world that maps reference relative to its surroundings and is able to "remember" where it has been before.

Google`s map to provide info on rain affected areas in Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 22:02

Search engine Google today launched a map application that provides information on areas impacted by floods, relief centers and roads closed in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand.

Cosmic map hints at first evidence of other universes

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 15:39

Scientists believe they have found the first evidence that other universes exist after analysing the data gathered by the European Space Agency`s Planck spacecraft.

First global topographic map of Titan created

Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013, 11:04

The first global topographic map of Saturn`s largest moon Titan has been created, giving researchers a valuable tool for learning more about one of the most Earth-like and interesting worlds in the solar system.

Now, ‘edit and update’ info on Google Maps

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 15:19

Google launched its Map Maker tool in the UK, allowing people to add local information such as building outlines, hiking trials, rivers, railways and more to Google Maps.