New York Public Library Map Scientific Discoveries

Jay writes “An exhibition
exhibition running through August 31 at The New York Public Library (NYPL) focuses on innovative methods of using maps and globes to convey and explain complex scientific developments. The exhibit is on view at The New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library at 34th Street at Madison through August 31, 2006. The main purpose of Places & Spaces: Mapping Science exhibit is to demonstrate the power of maps. The site further states, ‘An initial theme of this exhibit is to compare and contrast first maps of our entire planet with the first maps of all of science as we know it.'”