Software engineer creates classic SimCity-style map of NYC—and argues that AI will be good for creatives, actually

Isometric NYC is the one-man effort of Andy Coenen, attempting to render all of New York City in an isometric pixel art style distinctly reminiscent of the SimCity series. But rather than laboriously ...
Popular Science

Browse a 3D map of the world’s 2.75 billion buildings

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers in Germany recently accomplished a truly audacious ...
Nature

Giant 3D map shows almost every building in the world

Scientists have produced the most detailed 3D map of almost all buildings in the world. The map, called GlobalBuildingAtlas, combines satellite imagery and machine learning to generate 3D models for ...
Gizmodo

Literally a Map Showing All the Buildings in the World

Well, here's something you don't see every day: all 2.75 billion buildings of the world shown together in a single 3D map. Reading time 3 minutes The world has a lot of buildings. Now you can see them ...
Phys.org

All the world's buildings available as 3D models for urban and climate research

With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has created the first high-resolution 3D map of all buildings worldwide. The open data provides a crucial ...
PC Gamer

This Minecraft map that recreates one of history's most notorious slums made me reconsider what's important in 3D level design

Kowloon Walled City in Minecraft is a feat of virtual architecture, but it's missing one crucial ingredient. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
Science Daily

JWST captures stunning 3D view of a planet’s scorching atmosphere

A team of astronomers used the James Webb Space Telescope to create the first 3D atmospheric map of an exoplanet. The fiery WASP-18b, a massive “ultra-hot Jupiter,” revealed striking temperature ...
IFLScience

First-Ever 3D Map Of Planet Outside Solar System Reveals Distant World’s Hot Spot And Cool Ring

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...
Powder

Ever Wanted a Mini Ski Resort? Check Out This Neat Whistler Blackcomb Diorama

View post: Virginia Ski Resorts Could See Massive Snowfall This Weekend A Redditor known for their 3D printed ski area maps has added a new mountain to their collection: Whistler Blackcomb, British ...
Phys.org

Fly through Gaia's 3D map of stellar nurseries

Scientists created the most accurate three-dimensional map of star-formation regions in our Milky Way galaxy, based on data from the European Space Agency's Gaia space telescope. This map will teach ...
Powder

Check Out These Rad 3D Printed Ski Maps of Breckenridge, Vail, and Big Sky

Vintage trail maps make great wall decor for skiers. But what about your coffee table? One member of the skiing-specific subreddit r/skiing is making three-dimensional art pieces that should do the ...