The National Parks have famously been called “America’s Best Idea.” The 400+ parks, preserves, historic sites and other areas in the National Park System are a source of national pride, home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, a place for researchers to study and discover—and above all, destinations …

We want to create technology that helps millions of others Anyone can now view tiger conservation areas (in orange and yellow above) using Global Forest Watch.Going solarLooking to generate clean energy savings with solar power on your home? Check out Project Sunroof, a solar calculator that estimates the impact and …

Whether it’s reading more books, learning a new language or working out regularly, achieving your goals can be really hard. One day it’s “I got called into a last-minute meeting.” The next day it’s “I have a friend in town.” And before you know it, your goals are delayed or …

More than a billion people have a disability. And regardless of the country or community they live in, the gaps in opportunity for people with disabilities are striking: One in three people with a disability lives in poverty. In places like the United States, 50 to 70 percent of people …

Nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population will have a disability during their lifetime, which can make it hard for them to access and interact with technology, and limits the opportunity that technology can bring. That’s why it’s so important to build tools to make technology accessible to everyone—from people …

While Google for Work and Microsoft Office 365 offer many similar services, choosing between the two can be a significant challenge for CIOs. This comparison eases that burden. (UPDATE: This story has been modified to correct an error regarding the amount of storage that comes with the entry-level Google for …

From the earliest cave drawings, to classical paintings, to crayon scribbles, humans just have a thing for visual expression. These days 3D artwork drawn in Tilt Brush One of the best parts about any new medium is just seeing what’s possible. So, we brought Tilt Brush to The Lab at …

Last year, we opened the doors to the music landmark To get this virtual reality experience, download the app on Android (iOS coming soon), then start your journey with a nine-part guided tour narrated by Giles Martin, the son of the late Beatles producer, George Martin, who shares the history …

Remember the last time you went on a trip or had a fun weekend? You probably took photos and videos—lots of them—but didn’t do much beyond posting a couple on social media. Maybe you thought about making an album to share with your family or friends, but picking out the …

By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in The Freshwater Trust scientist guides the Trekker-mounted kayak down the Russian River, capturing 360-degree imagery as he floats. Photo Credit: Brian Kelley of The Freshwater Trust. For non-scientists, it’s easy to click through on Street View to take in …

Today’s blog post is by the winner of this year’s I’ve always been encouraged to pursue art, especially by my teachers—first Baba Camera from Roots, and now my art teacher Zalika Perkins. But participating in Doodle 4 Google gave me an understanding of why art matters and why MY art …