For Christmas this year, [Scottshambaugh] decided to make his family a map of their hometown — Portland, ME. Using topographical map data, he made this jaw-dropping 3D map, and it looks amazing. He ...

Orinda retiree Ben Kacyra has made the biggest contribution to archeological research since Indiana Jones added the bullwhip to his field kit. Kacyra, who made his fortune as an inventor and civil ...

In 2018, America's space agency is going to send a laser into the galaxies to assess the world's trees. It won't be the first time NASA dabbles in lidar technology—shooting lasers onto things and ...