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The company behind Pokémon Go is creating a constantly updating 3D map of the world that will help robots navigate cities with pinpoint accuracy. Their crowdsourced approach solves a problem that has stumped tech giants for decades.
Scientists used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the first 3D maps of Uranus's auroras, revealing how energy moves through the planet's strange, tilted magnetic field. The breakthrough could help us understand distant worlds beyond our solar system.
Dutch researchers used advanced X-ray imaging to create the first complete 3D map of the clitoris's nerve system, revealing surprising complexity that could improve surgical outcomes. The breakthrough closes a knowledge gap that has existed for decades in medical science.
Rwanda is transforming its mining industry with cutting-edge digital technologies like 3D mapping and LiDAR scanning, making operations safer and more efficient. The shift positions the East African nation as a regional leader in modern mining practices.
Scientists just unveiled the most detailed 3D map of the universe ever created, capturing 47 million galaxies stretching back 11 billion years. The stunning cosmic web could help solve one of physics' biggest mysteries.
After five years of stargazing, a telescope in Arizona just completed the most detailed 3D map of the universe ever created, capturing 47 million galaxies across 11 billion years of cosmic history. The breakthrough could finally reveal how dark energy shapes our universe's fate.
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Dutch researchers have created the first complete 3D map of the clitoris's sensory nerves, filling a gap that's existed for decades despite similar penis research being done 30 years ago. The breakthrough could transform surgeries for survivors of genital mutilation and improve gender-affirming care.
Scientists just completed the largest, sharpest 3D map of the universe ever made, capturing 47 million galaxies that could unlock the mystery of dark energy. The breakthrough survey offers humanity new clues about what the cosmos is made of and where it's headed.
Scientists are using machine learning to crack some of nature's toughest puzzles, from mapping brain tissue to finding new medicines. The technology is helping researchers solve problems that were impossible just a few years ago.
Scientists used the Webb telescope to create the first 3D map of Uranus's upper atmosphere, revealing how the planet's sideways magnetic field creates uniquely strange auroras. The discovery helps us understand mysterious ice giant planets both in our solar system and beyond.
NASA launched three rockets into the aurora borealis over Alaska, creating the first-ever 3D map of the electrical currents powering the northern lights. The breakthrough could help protect satellites and improve our understanding of space weather.
A team of Australian cave divers is using action cameras to create stunning 3D maps of underwater caves that wind beneath city streets and homes. Their technology is making dangerous dive sites safer while giving the public a rare glimpse into a hidden world.
A telescope in Arizona just finished mapping 47 million galaxies and quasars, creating the most detailed view of our universe ever captured. The findings could completely change what we know about the mysterious force expanding our cosmos.
Canadian scientists created detailed digital replicas of two legendary polar exploration ships resting more than 1,000 feet below the ocean surface. The stunning 3D models preserve the final vessels of explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott for future generations.
Scientists in India have created the world's most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem, bridging the gap between brain scans and individual cells. The free online tool could transform how doctors understand and treat Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke.
Scientists at Purdue and Kiel University created TreeStructor, an AI that can identify and map individual trees in complete forests. The breakthrough helps scientists understand forests better and could improve conservation efforts worldwide.
Astronomers have created the largest 3D map of the early universe, revealing a glowing web of hydrogen gas that fills seemingly empty space between galaxies. The breakthrough captures light from 9 to 11 billion years ago, during the universe's most active star-forming era.
An international team has finished mapping 47 million galaxies and quasars across 11 billion years of cosmic history, delivering answers about the mysterious force shaping our universe's fate. The breakthrough could revolutionize our understanding of dark energy and how the cosmos evolves.
Indian researchers just mapped the human brainstem in stunning 3D detail, giving doctors and scientists a powerful new tool to understand and treat brain disorders. The free atlas could transform how we diagnose and heal some of the most complex neurological conditions.
Researchers have created the first detailed 3D maps of secret underground caves that supply all drinking water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors. Their discoveries could protect this vital water source from drought and contamination as the region grows hotter and drier.
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