July 23, 2024

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Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu Funafuti Atoll, Tuvalu

The Pacific island has a storied past in the study of atoll formation and a tenuous future as it adapts to sea level rise.

     
Peering into the Pits of Telfer Mine Peering into the Pits of Telfer Mine

One of the most productive gold mines in Australia lies in the Great Sandy Desert.

     
Tagging Along With Palmyra's Wildlife Tagging Along With Palmyra's Wildlife

The remote atoll in the tropical Pacific Ocean is a haven for animals of all kinds, though scientists find that some creatures roam beyond protected boundaries.

     
Lightning Storm over Turkiye Lightning Storm over Turkiye

Flashes of light illuminated the textures of cloud tops during a nighttime storm over the region.

     
Earth's Reflections on the Moon Earth's Reflections on the Moon

Fifty-five years after our giant leap, scientists continue to learn about both the Moon and Earth from our celestial neighbor.

     
Fires Char the Siberian Arctic Fires Char the Siberian Arctic

Large wildland fires are burning in the tundra of northern Russia.

     
Climbing Toward the Conclusion of the Tour de France Climbing Toward the Conclusion of the Tour de France

Two of the final stages in the 2024 cycling event traverse high mountain passes in the Western Alps.

     
     
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