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- 1First bats didn't come from where scientists thought●# Europe : # bat # garden of # Eden https://www. livescience.com/animals/land-m ammals/earths-first-bats-didnt-come-from
A landmark genetic study suggests Earth's earliest bats did not originate in the region long assumed, prompting talk of a new 'garden of Eden' for the species' evolutionary origins. Researchers say DNA evidence rewrites the map of where bats first emerged, with implications for understanding mammal evolution. Science writers and animal enthusiasts are sharing the finding widely, calling it a surprising rethink of bat history.
- 2ALMA image maps cold gas in galaxy M83●Captured by ALMA, this image of galaxy M83 depicts the light emitted by cold gas molecules, the ingredients of star form
Astronomers using the ALMA observatory have released an image of the southern spiral galaxy Messier 83 showing light emitted by cold molecular gas, the raw material for star formation. The Southern European Observatory says such images allow researchers to map how the density and temperature of gas clouds vary across different regions of a galaxy, offering insight into where new stars are born.
- 3New photos showcase New Hampshire's expanding rail trail●4⭐️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️️Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail, NH https://www. trailspotting.com/2022/05/conc ord-lake
Fresh photographs of the Concord-Lake Sunapee Rail Trail in New Hampshire have been shared, highlighting the trail's ongoing expansion. The writer notes the route keeps growing and points readers to trail section maps for the full route, encouraging walkers and cyclists to explore its developing sections.
- 4Planck Image Maps the Milky Way's Magnetic Field●Our Galaxy's Magnetic Field from Planck Credits: ESA, Planck, CNRS, IAS, U. Paris-XI # nature # space # astrophotography
A striking image of the Milky Way's magnetic field, based on data from the European Space Agency's Planck satellite, is circulating among space enthusiasts. The map shows polarised light from galactic dust tracing the galaxy's magnetic field lines, credited to ESA, Planck, CNRS, IAS and Paris-XI University. It is being shared as an example of the beauty and value of astrophotography and public space science data.
- 5Mappers urged to build a global waste pollution map●[1/4] Dear map enthusiasts and organizations, waste pollution is a terrible issue that gets worse year after year. A glo
A call has gone out to the OpenStreetMap community proposing a global mapping tool to track waste pollution, report illegal dumping, and list disposal facilities. The author argues such a tool seems an obvious need given worsening pollution, yet no comprehensive global resource exists, and is rallying map enthusiasts and organizations to discuss building one.
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A new interactive map plotting the locations of lighthouses around the world has drawn attention online. The project, hosted on Mapped.earth, lets users explore lighthouse sites across coastlines globally. Commenters are praising it as a charming piece of cartography and debating which lighthouses deserve a visit.
- 7StreetComplete open-source map app launches iOS public beta●StreetComplete on iOS is now in public beta https://github.com/streetcomplete/StreetComplete/issues/5421 # HackerNews #
StreetComplete, the open-source app that lets users improve OpenStreetMap data by answering simple survey questions on the ground, has released a public beta for iOS. The launch, tracked in a GitHub issue, brings the long Android-only tool to iPhone users, and developers and mapping enthusiasts are inviting testers to try it and report bugs.
- 8Little planet projection offers striking 360-degree view of night sky▼This stereographic projection, commonly known as a little planet transformation, offers a unique 360-degree perspective
Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing images of the night sky rendered through stereographic projection, a technique popularly known as the little planet transformation. By mapping a full spherical panorama onto a flat plane, the method produces a distinctive 360-degree view of the stars from a single terrestrial vantage point, blending mathematics and photography.
- 9Horror Con brings scary movie celebrities to Peoria▼Horror Con brings macabre artists and scary movie celebs to Peoria
Peoria is hosting a Horror Convention that gathers macabre artists and celebrities from horror films, giving fans a chance to meet actors and browse dark-themed artwork. The event draws horror enthusiasts from across the region and puts the Illinois city on the map for genre fandom.
- 10New fix proposed for telescopes' blind spots to map universe●Even the best telescopes have blind spots. This fix can help us build better maps of the universe https:// theconversati
A new article argues that even the most powerful telescopes have blind spots that limit our maps of the universe, and describes a proposed fix that could help astronomers chart cosmic structures more accurately. Science communicators are sharing the piece widely, with readers discussing how correcting these observational gaps could improve our understanding of the universe's large-scale structure.
- 11Map of Life adds four new species●It's time for another Map of Life update. There are 4 new species this time, the Paraselachimorpha in the top left corne
A new update to the Map of Life project adds four species, including the Paraselachimorpha, shown in the top left corner of the map. The project, shared in science communication circles, illustrates evolutionary relationships between life forms and invites readers to explore previous versions on the project's website.
- 12Google Maps adds McLaren F1 car avatar to navigation●Google Maps now lets you turn your car into a McLaren F1 A new Google Maps update lets you change your car’s driving ava
Google has rolled out a Google Maps update that lets drivers swap their navigation arrow for a McLaren F1 driving avatar. The feature, reported by 9to5Google, replaces the standard blue marker with the iconic supercar icon while navigating. Drivers can now personalise their route display with the new vehicle icon, adding a playful cosmetic option to the widely used mapping app.
- 13Author Chris Lane Signs New Book on Philadelphia's Historic Maps▼Author Chris Lane signs new book “Historic Maps of Philadelphia” at event in Wayne
Author Chris Lane has released a new book, "Historic Maps of Philadelphia," and marked its publication with a signing event in Wayne. The book explores the city's cartographic history through historic maps, and the local event gave readers a chance to meet the author and get signed copies.
- 14Mapping Every F5 and EF5 Tornado in the US Since 1950●Every F5 and EF5 tornado in the United States since 1950, mapped by the state it began in. 60 of 73,424 - fewer than one
A new data visualization maps every F5 and EF5 tornado recorded in the United States since 1950 by the state where it began. Of 73,424 recorded tornadoes, just 60 reached the top rating, yet those storms killed 1,350 of the 6,341 total tornado deaths. Oklahoma leads with eight such tornadoes, followed by Alabama with seven. Only nineteen states have ever experienced one.
- 15Interactive atlas maps the world's 76,000 lighthouses●No sailing experience required. The post 76,000 lighthouses shine in interactive atlas appeared first on Popular Science
A new interactive world atlas catalogues roughly 76,000 lighthouses, letting users explore the global coastline without any sailing experience. The project, covered by Popular Science, is drawing interest from map enthusiasts, maritime history fans and geography buffs who enjoy browsing the lights that have guided ships for centuries.
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Garden & Gun has published a roundup of seven top sporting events it says are worth traveling for. The list highlights destinations for fans planning trips around major competitions. The article offers little hard news, functioning mainly as travel inspiration for sporting enthusiasts mapping out their calendars.
- 17A Look at Hayashi Jun'ichi's Four Seasons Flower Map●'Four Seasons Flower Map' (四季樹花図), 2001, by Hayashi Jun'ichi (林 潤一, born 1943), a contemporary Japanese Nihonga (日本画) pa
Attention is turning to 'Four Seasons Flower Map' (四季樹花図), a 2001 work by Hayashi Jun'ichi, a contemporary Nihonga painter born in 1943 and based in Kyōto, Japan's former imperial capital. The piece is being shared among art enthusiasts, with discussion of Hayashi's place in the modern Japanese painting tradition.
- 18Early morning views of Saturn, the Moon and the Horsehead Nebula●Early Morning Views of Saturn, Moon and Horsehead Nebula # astronomy # moon # lunarmapping # educationalshorts # nature
Amateur astronomy content showing early-morning views of Saturn, the Moon and the Horsehead Nebula is circulating among space enthusiasts. The material combines astrophotography and lunar mapping, apparently captured with simple equipment such as a smartphone, and is being shared with educational and nature-focused hashtags. Observers are engaging with the images of the ringed planet and the famous dark nebula in Orion.
- 19Horror film road trip route maps classic movie filming locations●Plan a horror movie road trip: real filming locations from 'Halloween,' 'Night of the Living Dead,' and more
A travel guide is mapping out a road trip to real filming locations of classic horror movies, including 'Halloween' and 'Night of the Living Dead.' It highlights places fans can visit, such as the small-town streets and rural sites where these landmark films were shot, turning famous screen locations into a tourist itinerary for horror enthusiasts.