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Peering down at star-shaped cities from space
Satellites in space give us a clear view of these star-shaped cities in Europe. Read more about these cities, which are hundreds of years old, here.
December 31, 2024
The Boxing Day tsunami 20-year anniversary
The 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami is December 26, 2024. The event was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
December 26, 2024
Why does an evergreen tree have a pyramid shape?
Those who admire the pyramid shape of an evergreen tree might enjoy knowing that its shape has evolved in response to wind, snow, and light.
December 24, 2024
Orphaned bonobos can develop social skills and empathy
According to a new study, orphaned bonobos can overcome trauma and develop the social skills typical of the members of that species, gender and age.
December 23, 2024
Personal solstices from the EarthSky community
Some people like to mark the solstice with a special sunset view, or marking of shadows, or party! Personal solstices from the EarthSky community, here.
December 20, 2024
Solstices and equinoxes in a video from space
See how sunlight falls on Earth's surface during the solstices and equinoxes, and get a better understanding of why Earth's tilt causes the seasons.
December 20, 2024
Humpback whale breaks record for longest migration
A humpback whale broke the record for the longest distance ever documented in this species. This male traveled through 3 oceans, from South America to Africa.
December 19, 2024
Cyclone Chido devastated the island of Mayotte
Cyclone Chido devastated the French island of Mayotte on December 14, 2024, before hitting Mozambique in Africa. See images here.
December 17, 2024
Seals ride icebergs strategically to scoot around seas
A new study found that seals ride icebergs ... but not any iceberg. Depending on the time of year, they prefer steady, slow icebergs and other times fast ones.
December 15, 2024
Severe heatwave in Australia expected this weekend
A severe heatwave in Australia is expected this weekend. There are heatwave warnings for the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, and more.
December 13, 2024
