Astrophysicists create the ‘most accurate flat map ever’ that is two-sided and round

Astrophysicists have re-imaged our planet as a map that ‘you can hold in your hand.’ A team from Princeton University shared a new world map that is less distorted due it being two-sided and round, similar to a phonograph record. The map can display the Eastern and Western Hemispheres on the sides or the Northern … Read more

Coronavirus: Map reveals how Britain’s Covid hotspot shifted during second wave

Britain’s devastating second wave of Covid has been laid bare in a fascinating time-lapse map that shows exactly which boroughs were worst hit between September and now. Coronavirus cases first began to explode in Bolton at the end of summer, with the Greater Manchester borough having the UK’s worst case rate in the seven days to … Read more

The 20 major countries people struggle most to locate on a map, with over half unable to find Canada

Indonesia is the hardest major country to place on a map, according to a study. In a survey, participants from around the world were asked to pinpoint countries on an interactive map and a ranking of the top 20 countries people struggled to find was then drawn up. Indonesia came top of the ranking with … Read more

The 20 major countries people struggle most to locate on a map, with over half unable to find Canada

Indonesia is the hardest major country to place on a map, according to a study. In a survey, participants from around the world were asked to pinpoint countries on an interactive map and a ranking of the top 20 countries people struggled to find was then drawn up. Indonesia came top of the ranking with … Read more

London: Map shows how healthy the capital’s streets are – with Park Lane at the bottom of the list 

Park Lane may be among the most prestigious streets in London, but it is also among one of the least healthy, welcoming and accessible to live on, a new interactive map has revealed. Experts from University College London (UCL), Healthy Streets and Tranquil City rated each of London’s streets based on wellbeing-related factors such air pollution levels, … Read more

London: Map shows how healthy the capital’s streets are – with Park Lane at the bottom of the list 

Park Lane may be among the most prestigious streets in London, but it is also among one of the least healthy, welcoming and accessible to live on, a new interactive map has revealed. Experts from University College London (UCL), Healthy Streets and Tranquil City rated each of London’s streets based on wellbeing-related factors such air pollution levels, … Read more

No10 slaps down Tory calls for ‘road map’ out of lockdown

No10 slapped down Tory calls for a ‘road map’ out of lockdown today despite the R number dropping below the critical level of one and figures showing cases have halved in a fortnight. Downing Street was warned it faces the ‘mother of all battles’ over the curbs as Boris Johnson defies mounting anger from MPs … Read more

No10 slaps down Tory calls for ‘road map’ out of lockdown

No10 slapped down Tory calls for a ‘road map’ out of lockdown today despite the R number dropping below the critical level of one and figures showing cases have halved in a fortnight. Downing Street defied mounting anger from MPs and more evidence of the outbreak has peaked, warning the NHS is still under huge … Read more

Tory MPs demand Boris Johnson gives ‘road map’ out of lockdown

Boris Johnson today defied fresh demands from Tory MPs for a ‘road map’ out of lockdown today as coronavirus infections tumbled again. The PM is under pressure to say how and when the brutal restrictions in England will ease after the UK recorded another 37,535 cases – down a fifth from last Monday. Although deaths rose … Read more

Tory MPs demand Boris Johnson gives ‘road map’ out of lockdown

Boris Johnson today defied fresh demands from Tory MPs for a ‘road map’ out of lockdown today as coronavirus infections tumbled again. The PM is under pressure to say how and when the brutal restrictions in England will ease after the UK recorded another 37,535 cases – down a fifth from last Monday. Although deaths rose … Read more