SEVEN: Human Population Reaches a Milestone
Despite a general decline in birth rates, world population increases by some 83 million people each year. This growth will continue for decades to come, challenging our ability to feed ourselves and to sustain the natural capital on which human societies depend. The...Podcast: More Accurate Elevations from GPS
We discovered a fascinating podcast with NOAA Chief Geodesist Dru Smith, learning how scientists are using measurements of gravity to refine a complex mathematical model of the Earth’s shape, known as the geoid. Once the new model is deployed, the hope is that we’ll...Texas Drought Visible in New National Groundwater Maps
ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2011) — The record-breaking drought in Texas that has fueled wildfires, decimated crops and forced cattle sales has also reduced levels of groundwater in much of the state to the lowest levels seen in more than 60 years, according to new...Apps We Love: 3D Sun
No seasonal affective disorder for us! Now you can carry your own personal sun with you on your iPhone, iPod or iPad with our featured app this week, 3D Sun! If a major solar flare erupts on the sun, your phone chirps in your pocket to let you know! Pulling out your...November 2011 Resource Broadcast
We published our November Resource Broadcast today, summarizing our free resources, product releases and lots of GeoSpatial fun. Click here or scan and follow the qr code off your mobile device to view our broadcast. Click here to subscribe to our broadcast...Just for Fun: U.S. Map Printable Coloring Pages
Download all the pages and create your own coloring book! Visit this link to download free coloring pages and click on the United States of America or an individual state you’d like to color. Perfect for classroom projects or scouting/4-H activities! Other...Interactive Map of Urban Growth
This interactive map from the BBC showing urban growth across the planet uses the Gall-Peters projection. All flat rectangular maps of the Earth contain some distortion of land size, shape and distance between countries. The Peters Projection minimises the distortion...Countdown to Costa Rica 2012: Itinerary
We are eager to invite teachers of all levels to build their technology skills and experience sustainable development in Costa Rica. You will discover lush tropical environments ranging from rainforest, grasslands, rivers, foothills, and their impact on the marine...Apps We Love: Square
If you stopped by our booth and bought something from us over the last year, you’ve seen a square unit. We LOVE square! It can change the way you do business! Accept credit cards and cash on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with the free Square Card Reader....