Growing a spice once worth its weight in gold, a tiny isle in Indonesia was so coveted that the Dutch traded Manhattan for it. Some 350 years later, life on the two islands couldn’t be more different.
Tag: Geography
A Stunning Look at the Hidden Mysteries of Glacier Caves
A group of scientists and adventure athletes are venturing into icy labyrinths to study their relationships with glacial melting and climate change.
‘X’ Marks the Spot: Officials Map a Route Out of the Pandemic
Governments and organizations around the world are using geospatial data and digital mapping tools to guide their vaccination campaigns.
New World Map Tries to Fix Distorted Views of Earth
You’re going to need some double-sided tape.
The North Magnetic Pole’s Mysterious Journey Across the Arctic
Scientists accelerated the update of a model of Earth’s fluctuating magnetic field, which is needed to keep navigational systems functioning. Many wondered what’s happening inside the planet’s core.