The second section, titled "Al-Idrisi: Mapping the World," showcases the famous inverted map of Al-Idrisi, one of the most accurate and influential cartographic works in history. It traces its ...

The second section, titled "Al-Idrisi: Mapping the World," showcases the famous inverted map of Al-Idrisi, one of the most accurate and influential cartographic works in history. It traces its impact ...

So, in 1154, al-Idrisi incorporated the knowledge of Arab merchants, explorers, and geographers to show the world at the time. In its entirety, the map illustrates the continents of Europe and Asia ...

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is mapping millions of celestial objects to better understand dark energy—the ...

Centuries of flawed maps have led to a misconception about Greenland's size, which is nowhere near as big as it looks on the familiar flat world map. It's certainly not a small island: It's about ...

A team of dozens spent weeks in the Rwenzori Mountains capturing drone photography, GPS coordinates, and ground-penetrating ...

From vital global conferences to escalating international tensions, find detailed reports on rapidly changing world situations. Stay updated on major international developments, including Middle ...

DESI's first dataset maps 18.7 million celestial objects, aiding dark energy, galaxy, and universe expansion studies.

The largest-ever three-dimensional map of the cosmos, plotting out some 15 million celestial objects, could help reveal the ...

The Houthis began targeting commercial shipping on November 19, 2023, and claimed their first attack on a U.S. warship on January 9, 2024. In response, the UN Security Council passed Resolution 2722 ...

El Argar used regional pottery networks to enforce political and economic dominance over its neighbors, revealing early state ...