by Barbaree | May 30, 2012 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The huge volcanic crater that makes up much of Yellowstone may have seen more so-called super-eruptions than previously thought, a new study says. What\’s more, Yellowstone\’s super eruptions may be slightly less super than suspected—but still strong...
by Barbaree | May 29, 2012 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
The space-based technology that lets GPS-equipped motorists constantly update their precise location will undergo a major test of its ability to rapidly pinpoint the location and magnitude of strong earthquakes across the western United States. Results from the new...
by Barbaree | May 28, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
This excerpt is taken from an excellent article by Samuel Arbesman, a senior scholar at the Kauffman Foundation and a fellow at the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. When we think about borders, we tend to think of administrative...
by Barbaree | May 25, 2012 | Apps We Love, Free Resources, Our Blog
National Geographic presents a new, beautiful, and interactive guide to the national parks with a new app for iPhone. Whether you are seeking inspiration and planning your next trip or you’re looking for the ultimate in utility, National Geographic has everything you...
by Barbaree | May 24, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
Two Google computer scientists have developed a stunning wind visualization for the contiguous US that uses real time data. You MUST CLICK on the link to see this in action – it is mesmerizing! (It works well in Chrome and Firefox but not in Internet Explorer)....
by Barbaree | May 23, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog
NASA\’s Global Climate Change website has unveiled a new version of its popular image gallery, \”State of Flux.\” The gallery presents stunning images, mostly from space, of our ever-changing planet, chronicling changes taking place over time periods...
