In fact, the distribution map of Volt deliveries makes it seem like GM consulted with some long-range weather forecasters, many of whom, months ago, predicted that the upcoming winter in the eastern U.S. would be both cold and interminable.

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Scientists have checked the map against the distribution of matter obtained by other means.

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It will map out the distribution of water.

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Further study will involve the team seeking to determine the potential diversity of extreme psychrophilic ("cold-loving") bacteria living inland in Antarctica, that in turn will establish a map of the distribution of bacteria across the continent.

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It should pinpoint the positions of 1m galaxies, and has already produced a map of their local distribution (see the diagram at the end of the previous article).

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It will also map out in 3D the distribution of galaxy clusters, measuring what are known as baryon acoustic oscillations - literally relics of the sound echoes of the Big Bang.

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For example, Dr Jiao and his colleagues want to map the abundance, composition and distribution of refractory molecules in more detail.

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But people plant lawns in those places anyways (see map, " United States Lawn Distribution"), and the results are predictable nasty.

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