national geographic
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Scientists Are Mapping The Ocean’s Plastic, Because 99% Is Missing
Last week, some strange news swept the science internet: Much of the plastic scientists expected to find on the ocean’s surface is gone, and no one knows exactly where it is. Now the scientists behind the research have shared a first-of-its-kind map of ocean plastic with National Geographic–-and it could be key to solving the…
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Melting Arctic Ice Is Drastically Changing National Geographic’s Atlas
When the the 10th edition of the National Geographic world atlas is released this fall, it will look markedly different from previous versions. That field of endless white usually covering the very north of the planet will be dramatically reduced to reflect the real-life shrinkage of the Arctic ice sheet.
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This National Geographic Archivist Has The Most Incredible Job
Bill Bonner has a truly incredible gig; as the archivist for the National Geographic‘s collection of vintage photographs, he’s in charge of nearly eight million images, illustrations, and autochromes that cover the past couple hundred years. And he loves his job just as much as you’d imagine.
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Now You Can Explore Gorgeous National Geographic Maps With Google
A well-drawn map isn’t just a functional chart, it’s a thing of beauty. National Geographic has been making gorgeous print maps for over 120 years and thanks to a new partnership, over 500 of them will be available online, powered by Google Map Engine.