Most of us likely see maps as something uncontroversial and relatively permanent—a simple tool for getting from point A to point B. But in regions engaged in border disputes, maps can become a lot ...

Federal documents show that the Department of Homeland Security signed waivers for 28 environmental laws to expedite ...

Updated CBP map shows new border wall system along the Rio Grande through much of the 800,000-acre Texas park, with environmental groups warning of irreparable damage to wildlife ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Does Google Maps reflect national borders, or does it create them ...

Mexico City – Mexico will suspend its plan to distribute maps to migrants wanting to cross the U.S. border illegally, but an official said Thursday the decision was not made because of American ...

Ever glanced at a map of the world and stopped to wonder why some countries have seemingly nonsensical shapes? You can find the answers -- or some of them, anyway -- in our ongoing Mad Maps video ...

As long as we all remain obsessively focused on the drawing and re-drawing of borders in the Middle East, it is easy to conclude that indeed, the region’s problems come from artificial states mapped ...

Google doesn't like conflict, which may be why Google Maps doesn't display borders on 31 countries, according to a report. The report came about because Google Maps often "geo-highlights" borders ...