Tom PattersonThe Equal Earth map projection. An accurate world map is something that has evaded cartographers for centuries. But this new design just might make distorted maps a thing of the past.

(1) (Data West Research Agency definition: see GIS glossary.) The closeness of results of observations, computations, or estimates of graphic map features to their true value or position.

It's time to recalibrate the navigation systems on ships, airplanes, as the position of the magnetic North Pole is officially ...