NASA’s New Gravity Map of Mars

A new gravity map of Mars created by NASA provides the most detailed look at the Red Planet thus far. By analyzing gravitational anomalies across the planet’s surface (due to mountains, valleys and other topographic variations), researchers now have a better idea of the crustal thickness of Mars, and they were able to confirm that it contains a molten outer-core. The new gravity map is …

How Google Maps Affects Geopolitics

Google Maps is one of the most universally used and accepted forms of cartography today, but for those living in—or next to—regions affected by border disputes, it’s a completely different story. Historically, Google has patched this issue by displaying differing map borders depending who’s viewing the map. But according to a new paper published in the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, this strategy might actually …

Audi’s Snarky WiFi Networks at the New York Auto Show

Good WiFi is often hard to come by at auto shows, so for this year’s New York event, Audi found a sneaky way to provide everyone with a strong signal while simultaneously marketing the latest A4. The company set up a bunch of free WiFi networks and named each of them with a reason the new A4 outshines the BMW 328i. Show-goers looking to connect …