Google runs one of the most impressive 3D mapping tools available. It's a reliable go-to for planet zooming, location finding, and basic geo-analysis. But, unlike Google Maps, Google doesn't market it ...

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Aechelon Technology is partnering with several companies to create "the most accurate rendition of the Earth" as part of Project Orbion.

One of the most powerful online tools at your disposal is the sprawling Google Earth project, which allows you to use satellite imagery to view a three-dimensional representation of the planet, ...

Google is now using geothermal energy to meet the massive power needs of its data centers. Google announced a first-of-its-kind geothermal project is now operational in Nevada in a blog post on ...

Forward-looking: Building real places at a true-to-life scale in Minecraft is not new. However, a Cornell Tech graduate recently demonstrated a method to automatically generate a faithful Minecraft ...