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A world map using an Equal Earth projection, with a central meridian at 150° east.

Geography

Why Every World Map Distorts Something

Every flat world map makes trade-offs in area, shape, distance or direction. Learn how projections work and how to choose a map that fits the question you are asking.

A half-lit waxing Moon seen above the landscape.

Science

Why the Moon Changes Shape Throughout the Month

Moon phases show our changing view of the Moon’s sunlit half. Follow waxing and waning, understand quarter phases and separate the monthly cycle from a lunar eclipse.

Original illustration of a dog beside a training target

Animals

Found a lost puppy? A calm plan for the first practical steps

How to gather useful information, contact the right local service and help a lost dog without assuming that every wandering animal has been abandoned.