You can quickly see how high you are from anywhere - just open Google Maps to check out your elevation. Here's how, step by ...

One of the most valuable things to learn about an area is its elevation. You might not know where to find elevation measurements on Google Maps because it's well-hidden. Whether hiking or enjoying ...

During a recent trip to Bhutan, [electronut] wished for a device that would show the temperature and altitude at the various places he visited in the Kingdom. Back home after his trip, he built ...

We spoke to former airline pilot Dan Bubb, now a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to find out why 35,000 feet is the typical cruising altitude. Why Planes Fly at High Altitudes ...