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What can you do with geography?

We all know that geography is important; but what can you do with it? As students across the country prepare for the 2012 National Geographic Bee, we’ve explored how geography is used in the real world, from disaster response to military intelligence and even polar exploration. We wish all competitors good luck in this year’s competition!

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Earth Outreach: Changing the World with Maps

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Explore, create and connect with Google Earth Outreach. Explore our gallery of public-benefit maps in the Showcase. Create maps with the help of online tutorials and tools. Connect with others and apply for grants in the Community.

Self-Driving Car Test: Steve Mahan (Audio Described)

This video is audio described for the visually-impaired. The original version can be found here: http://youtu.be/cdgQpa1pUUE

We announced our self-driving car project in 2010 to make driving safer, more enjoyable, and more efficient. Having safely completed over 200,000 miles of computer-led driving, we wanted to share one of our favorite moments. Here’s Steve, who joined us for a special drive on a carefully programmed route to experience being behind the wheel in a whole new way. We organized this test as a technical experiment, but we think it’s also a promising look at what autonomous technology may one day deliver if rigorous technology and safety standards can be met.

Music: The Album Leaf – “We Need Help”