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A map is a visual representation of an area—a symbolic depiction highlighting relationships between elements of that space such as objects, regions, and themes.

Many maps are static two-dimensional, geometrically accurate (or approximately accurate) representations of three-dimensional space, while others are dynamic or interactive, even three-dimensional. Although most commonly used to depict geography, maps may represent any space, real or imagined, without regard to context or scale; e.g. Brain mapping, DNA mapping, and extraterrestrial mapping.

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Flying MAV Navigates Without GPS (w/ Video)

Technology / Engineering

Nov 02, 2009 | 4.7 / 5 (12) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- During the last several years, researchers have been building micro air vehicles (MAVs) that can autonomously fly through different environments by relying on GPS for navigation. Recently, ...

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GPS cell phone apps challenge standalone devices

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Nov 28, 2009 | 3.6 / 5 (5) | 2

(AP) -- The growth of cell phones with global-positioning technology is making life uncertain for the makers of personal navigational devices that help drivers figure out where they are and where to go.

Herschel takes a peek at the ingredients of the galaxies

Space & Earth / Astronomy

Nov 27, 2009 | 4.8 / 5 (9) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- The European Space Agency has today released spectacular new observations from the Herschel Space Observatory, including the UK-led SPIRE instrument. Spectrometers on board all three Hershel ...

First 'genetic map' of Han Chinese may aid search for disease susceptibility genes

Medicine & Health / Genetics

Nov 25, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

The first genetic historical map of the Han Chinese, the largest ethnic population in the world, as they migrated from south to north over evolutionary time. was published online today by the American Journal of Human Ge ...

Two molecules affecting brain plasticity

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

Nov 25, 2009 | 4.9 / 5 (7) | 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- You wouldn't want a car with no brakes. It turns out that the developing brain needs them, too.

AT&T and Verizon ads duel on airwaves and in court

Technology / Business

Nov 25, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- What would the holidays be without bickering between siblings? AT&T and Verizon are swamping TV with ads attacking facets of each other's wireless networks. While the ads stick fairly close to the truth, there's ...

Software takes a hard look at traffic fatalities

Technology / Software

Nov 24, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Bergen County Police and a Hackensack, N.J., drug treatment center are among a growing number of agencies using a software program to identify dangerous intersections, spot teen driving trends and reduce accident fatalities.

Dentistry, a high-tech version: Robots not far off, doctor says

Medicine & Health / Health

Nov 24, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Robots may practice dentistry one day, but there will always be humans telling you to open wide, said a teacher on the cutting edge of tooth care.

Cassini Sends Back Images of Enceladus as Winter Nears

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Nov 23, 2009 | 4.4 / 5 (7) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Cassini spacecraft has sailed seamlessly through the Nov. 21 flyby of Saturn's moon Enceladus and started transmitting uncalibrated temperature data and images of the rippling terrain. ...

Feeling the way: Robotic device can help visually impaired people

Technology / Engineering

Nov 23, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- For many people, it has become routine to go online to check out a map before traveling to a new place. But for blind people, Google maps and other visual mapping applications are of little ...