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One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped
Image copyright Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project Image caption The black is where we still need modern measurements at a reasonable resolution We’ve just become a little less ignorant about Planet Earth. The initiative that seeks to galvanise the creation of a full map of the ocean floor says one-fifth of this task has now …
Earthworms’ place on Earth mapped
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Earthworms are the engineers of the soil, bringing benefits to farmers The first global atlas of earthworms has been compiled, based on surveys at 7,000 sites in 56 countries. The findings will help protect the hundreds of different earthworm species found on all continents except Antarctica. Climate change might …
Sunniest Cities in the World, Mapped
While there’s certainly something charming about living somewhere with distinct seasons and a wide variety of weather, let’s be honest: there’s nothing better than a long stretch of sunny days. And much like some people are luckier than than others, certain cities enjoy significantly more sunny days every year than everywhere else. So, if you’ve …
