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Technology

A cheap pollution sensor will keep you off the dirtiest roads

This wearable device reveals exposure to the three worst pollutants, linking it with online maps to help you avoid poor air, a bit like a Fitbit for pollution

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Technology

Getting on the map: How to fix the problem with addresses

Features

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Earth

Where the wind blows: Mapping our wildest gusts

Features

Maps and the 20th century: Where to draw the lines?

Humans

Maps and the 20th century: Where to draw the lines?

Culture

World’s best navigators mostly come from Nordic countries

Humans

World’s best navigators mostly come from Nordic countries

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Technology

Uber and Google race against car firms to map the world's cities

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Life

Explore a map of London's extraordinary archaeological finds

Features

Facebook can map more of Earth in a week than we have in history

Earth

Facebook can map more of Earth in a week than we have in history

Analysis

Scenic sat-nav will take you on the prettiest route

Technology

Scenic sat-nav will take you on the prettiest route

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Earth

6 stunning maps uncover hidden details of the Earth and moon

See a selection of maps from a new book that charts the history of the craft

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Technology

Nokia developing 3D rival to Google Street View

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