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Map labeling continues to represent a critical challenge in cartography and geographic information systems, demanding sophisticated algorithms to ensure clarity, readability and aesthetic quality.

One attention-grabbing idea being explored: Labeling foods with “exercise calories,” or the amount of physical activity needed to burn them off.