Why Are We Still Using Bad Maps?

Friday, November 4, 2016 - 13:31 in Earth & Climate

Science Some of the most common maps don't accurately depict Earth's surface. But it's not for lack of trying. We have dozens of map projections that can't manage to accurately depict the Earth's surface. But it's not for lack of trying--it's really difficult to do.

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