April 9, 2024

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Total Solar Eclipse Darkens North America Total Solar Eclipse Darkens North America

Satellites gathered striking views of the Moon's shadow from above as observers on the ground were awed by the Sun's corona.

     
Dublin's Urban Expansion Dublin's Urban Expansion

Images spanning four decades show how buildings and blacktop have spread into Ireland's countryside.

     
Hazy Skies in a Growing City Hazy Skies in a Growing City

Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand popular with tourists, faces seasonal spikes in air pollution.

     
Reading a Snowy Landscape Reading a Snowy Landscape

Distinct textures stand out in this winter scene around Bositeng Lake in China's Xinjiang region.

     
Is the Wilkins Ice Shelf Weakening? Is the Wilkins Ice Shelf Weakening?

Signs of structural weaknesses may signal a shift in this Antarctic ice shelf's stability.

     
Blowing in the Patagonian Wind Blowing in the Patagonian Wind

Strong winds that race across Lago Colhué Huapi have exposed ancient artifacts amid the dusty surface.

     
Fresh Flows Spread Across Iceland Fresh Flows Spread Across Iceland

The latest fissure eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula was the largest of four recent bouts of activity near the town of Grindavík.