There Are 6 NYC Ballot Measures. Here’s What to Know.

Voters will have a chance to weigh in on ballot questions concerning the housing crisis and when local elections should be held.

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African Union Endorses Call to Abandoned the Mercator Map

Supporters of the campaign say that the popular Mercator projection promotes a false view of the continent and its size.

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Thailand and Cambodia Stepped Back From War, but Their Temple Fight Remains

Intense nationalism and disputed history — and maps — stoke the neighbors’ hostilities. Even a surge of international diplomacy has brought little hope of a lasting peace.

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New Global Atlas Highlights Surprising Hot Spots of Fungal Biodiversity

A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.

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Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want.

On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles (and back), a writer found digital tools that helped her navigate and find a cornucopia of “weird attractions.”

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Budget Cuts Threaten State Geological Surveys

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work.

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Mexico Sued Google Over Gulf of Mexico Name Change, President Says

The unilateral attempt to rename the gulf has provoked ridicule and anger in Mexico.

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DOGE Cuts Hobble Office That Would Aid NASA and SpaceX Mars Landings

The Astrogeology Science Center, which has helped astronauts and robots reach other worlds safely, is facing a substantial number of job reductions.

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