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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
Wild weather: Best satellite imagery of 2024
Enjoy our 12 favorite pieces of satellite imagery from the past year, from historic hurricanes to a total solar eclipse. Thank you, GOES satellites!
December 23, 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
See the top 10 stories of 2024 from EarthSky
Here are the top 10 stories of 2024. We had a busy year with asteroids hitting Earth's atmosphere, dinosaur tracks, cicadas and more!
December 22, 2024
ESA’s 2025 calendar: Best of Hubble and Webb
The European Space Agency has announced its 2025 calendar, featuring the best images from Hubble and Webb from the past year. And it's free for you to download!
December 22, 2024
EarthSky’s top photos from 2024: See them here!
See the top photos from 2024 submitted by our EarthSky community. We had an amazing year for skywatchers, from auroras to comets to a total solar eclipse.
December 22, 2024
Spend Christmas with Comet A3 through the Virtual Telescope
Spend Christmas with Comet A3 in this live feed from the Virtual Telescope Project! Plus see more fantastic images here from community members around the world.
December 22, 2024
Chinese rocket disintegrates over the Caribbean
On December 19, 2024, a Chinese rocket disintegrated over the Caribbean, and meteor cameras on Puerto Rico captured multiple views of the event.
December 20, 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
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
