Open Source Geospatial Software

GeoServer 3.0 Release Candidate Arrives Following Successful Community Crowdfunding Campaign

September 21, 2026 Jia Lissa

The open-source geospatial community is celebrating a major milestone today with the official release of GeoServer 3.0-RC (Release Candidate). More…

Geopolitics and Map News

Beyond the Zero-Sum Trap: Why Washington Needs a New Economic Strategy for China

September 21, 2026 Jia Lissa

The Trump administration approached its high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping projecting absolute confidence. Confident that the United States…

Open Source Geospatial Software

GeoServer 3.0 Officially Released Following Massive Community-Funded Modernization Effort

September 21, 2026 Jia Lissa

The geospatial community is celebrating a major milestone today as GeoServer 3.0 is officially generally available. Rather than focusing strictly…

Open Source Geospatial Software

GeoServer 3.0.0 Officially Released, Marking a Major Milestone for Open Source Geospatial Software

September 20, 2026 Jia Lissa

The open-source geospatial community is celebrating a major milestone today with the official release of GeoServer 3.0.0. Available immediately for…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Colorado River Crisis Deepens as Lake Powell and Lake Mead Hit Historic Record Lows Amid Persistent Megadrought

September 6, 2026 Jia Lissa

The water crisis along the vital Colorado River basin has reached a severe new milestone, as the second-largest reservoir in…

Environmental and Climate Mapping

Britain Pioneers ‘Super Batteries’ and Long-Duration Storage to Secure Net-Zero Future

September 6, 2026 Jia Lissa

The United Kingdom is pioneering the deployment of advanced "super batteries" capable of storing electrical energy for extended periods, marking…

Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery

Severe Drought and Water Shortages Grip Puerto Rico as U.S. Government Issues Disaster Declarations

August 13, 2026 Jia Lissa

The month of May typically signals a time of renewal and relief across Puerto Rico, marking the traditional onset of…

Location Intelligence and Spatial Analytics

Navigating the Tech Industry: Haleigh Dhaou on Career Growth, Mentorship, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

August 13, 2026 Jia Lissa

Building a successful, enduring career in the fast-paced technology sector rarely happens by following a straight and predictable path. More…

Geography and Earth Science

New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1.4% full

August 11, 2026 Jia Lissa

In recent years, however, unusually dry conditions across the expansive Rio Grande basin have placed mounting, unprecedented pressure on those…

Disaster Response and Humanitarian Mapping

Inside the Ebola Treatment Center: A Frontline Account from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

August 3, 2026 Jia Lissa

By Priscilla Lecomte Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Today I met Celestine. Well, I didn’t really meet Celestine.…