Santa’s New Home: The North Pole is Moving to Russia

Is someone stealing Christmas? It isn’t the Grinch or Putin stealing Santa’s workshop, but Earth’s natural processes that are moving the North Pole. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Most Populous Countries, in Ascending Order

Watch countries appear one-by-one to form a cohesive world map, when they are ordered by population. Read more

Breaking the Ice: Mapping a Changing Arctic

As the Arctic becomes more accessible due to reduced ice cover, countries with polar real estate increasingly viewing the region through an economic lens. Read more

Invisible Stars: Mapping America’s Rural Light Pollution

This unique map subtracts population from nighttime light output, giving us a unique perspective into America’s rural light pollution hot spots. Read more

Mapped: The Anatomy of Land Use in America

The U.S. covers an immense 3.8 million square miles—what is all this land currently used for, and what does that mean for the future? Read more

Timelapse Maps: An Overview of Our Changing Planet

From rapid urbanization to retreating glaciers, these timelapsed satellite maps capture the drastic changes the Earth’s surface has undergone. Read more

Mapped: Visualizing the True Size of Africa

Common map projections warp our view of the globe. This graphic reveals the true size of Africa, which could fit the U.S., China, India, and more. Read more

Where Are the Oldest Companies in Existence?

Which companies have stood the test of time? This detailed map highlights the oldest company in every country that is still in business. Read more

The Emissions Impact of Coronavirus Lockdowns, As Shown by Satellites

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been all-consuming, these satellite images show its unintended environmental impacts on NO₂ emissions. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Ultra-Rich, by Country

Here’s where the world’s ultra-rich (>$30 million in assets) live, and also how the landscape is projected to change over the coming years. Read more