Antarctic Sea Ice Saw Its Third-Lowest Maximum

Antarctic Sea Ice Saw Its Third-Lowest Maximum

Sea ice around the southernmost continent hit one of its lowest seasonal highs since the start of the satellite record.

Published Nov 17, 2025

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Puerto Rico From Above

Puerto Rico From Above

An astronaut photographed the island’s striking mix of mountains, forests, and expanding urban areas.

Published Nov 14, 2025

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A Desert Intersection

A Desert Intersection

A colorful ridge and winding glacial meltwater river meet amidst dune fields in western China.

Published Oct 1, 2025

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Imelda and Humberto Crowd the Atlantic

Imelda and Humberto Crowd the Atlantic

The tropical cyclones are close enough in proximity that they may influence one another.

Published Sep 30, 2025

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The Erie Canal Turns 200

The Erie Canal Turns 200

The colossal project created a valuable connection between the U.S. interior and the Atlantic Ocean when it opened in October 1825.

Published Sep 29, 2025

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