How to get started playing 'Pokemon Go'
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Software
Jul 18, 2016
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News tagged with digital maps
Two centuries of map-making – from William Smith's survey to satellites
This year marks the 200th anniversary since William Smith published his life's work, a geological map of England and Wales, in 1815. While "Strata Smith" and his map are well-known among geologists, this humble man and his ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 2, 2015
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Quadcopter sees the woods and the trees
Academics at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) at the University of York are capitalising on the opportunities offered by the development of low-cost unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to monitor, map and explore our ...
Engineering
Jun 30, 2014
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Engineers use supercomputer to create beautiful video
A group of computing and software students have created some stunning videos using one of the most powerful computers in the world.
Computer Sciences
May 12, 2014
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Math makes mobile maps meaningful
Due to the success of navigation devices and smartphones, digital maps are used widely in everyday life. They guide us safely along motorways or to the next bakery as long as the map is good and clear. However, representation ...
Computer Sciences
May 8, 2014
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Google online maps go back in time
Google on Wednesday added virtual time travel to its Internet offerings.
Internet
Apr 23, 2014
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Cleaner, more efficient ways to deliver goods in Europe's cities
Urban freight transport is a major contributor to traffic congestion in Europe's cities. This in turn slows down deliveries, leading to increased costs for freight transporters and longer wait times for their customers.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 13, 2013
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Chinese online giant Alibaba invests in travel site
Chinese online retail giant Alibaba has invested in a travel website, it said Tuesday, the latest in a series of deals ahead of a planned stock offer.
Business
Jul 16, 2013
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Geologists in Norway are using flying drones with cameras to hunt for oil
Geologists have long used seismology on the bottom of the ocean or have been throwing dynamite from snowmobiles when they look for oil. But now researchers at Centre for integrated petroleum research (CIPR), a joint venture ...
Engineering
May 15, 2013
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China online retailer Alibaba buys into digital map firm
Chinese online retail giant Alibaba said Friday it would pay $294 million for a 28 percent stake in China's leading digital map provider, AutoNavi, its second big purchase in two weeks.
Business
May 10, 2013
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