There are a variety of ways of converting this 3D shape into 2D, which are referred to as map projections, but none of them are perfect. “We believe it is the most accurate flat map of Earth yet” ...

The Mercator projection, which is the most well-known map across the world, has a score of 8.396. Compared to the new map, which has a score of just 0.881, it is clear the new design is far less ...

Google announced Thursday it will begin showing the Earth as a globe rather than a flat "mercator projection" as it formerly had. The result is that when you zoom out all the way in Google Maps ...

As of today, Google Maps will now change its perspective from a flat view of the planet to 3D Globe Mode (as Google calls it), giving you a more accurate view of Earth.